Escargots, also known as snails, are a French delicacy that has been enjoyed for centuries. The meat of the escargot is tender and flavorful, and it pairs well with a variety of sauces and accompaniments. One of the most popular ways to prepare escargots is to cook them in a garlic and parsley butter sauce, known as persillade butter. This rich and flavorful sauce enhances the natural flavors of the escargot and creates a dish that is both elegant and delicious. Persillade butter is simple to make, and it can be used to prepare escargots in a variety of ways.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ESCARGOTS WITH PERSILLADE BUTTER
Keep a batch of garlicky green Persillade Butter on hand along with a can of Burgundy snails, and you can throw an impromptu French fête in 15 minutes. Chef Boulud will show you how to stuff the canned snails into shells with the butter, which will melt in the oven to transform into an irresistible sauce. Don't forget to serve with a baguette to enjoy every last drop!
Provided by Daniel Boulud
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Prepare the Persillade Butter: In the bowl of a food processor, add butter, garlic, shallots, parsley, chives, almond flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Blend until bright green and uniformly combined, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl and push down the parsley as needed. Makes 1 cup.
- To cool the butter: Place Persillade Butter on a square of plastic wrap. Roll into a log about the same diameter as the divots of the escargot dish; then wrap tightly, removing as much air as possible. Place in the refrigerator. (Persillade Butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and in the freezer for up to 1 month.)
- Escargots, part 1: Remove snails from the can and drain; discard the liquid. Escargot can be prepared with or without shells. With shells: Use a small spoon to push a snail into each shell; do not push too deeply, or the snails will be hard to retrieve. Without shells: Place one snail in each divot of an escargot dish.
- Escargots, part 2: Use an offset spatula to pack each snail shell with about 1 tablespoon of the Persillade Butter. Neatly level off the butter at the opening and place in the escargot dish, opening side up. (As the escargots bake, some of the butter will melt out of the shells and into the dish.)Without shells: It's best to use well-chilled Persillade Butter for escargots without shells. Unwrap the log of butter and slice about 1 tablespoon of butter per snail. Cover each snail with a slice of butter. Use a paring knife to trim away the top and bottom of each cherry tomato; then cut in half. Top each snail with a slice of cherry tomato. Place both escargot dishes on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper (for easy clean-up). Roast in the oven until butter is foaming, 8-10 minutes.
- Remove escargots from oven. Serve hot with escargot forks (optional) and baguette slices.
SNAIL BUTTER / BEURRE D'ESCARGOTS
This butter can be used on escargot or on steak, scallops, fish. It's a really good versitile compound butter to make. Put a pat on top of any piece of meat and enjoy. Prep time does not include the time it takes to firm up.
Provided by riffraff
Categories European
Time 30m
Yield 25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat 100 g/4 oz (1 stick) softened butter with 75 g/3 oz (1/2 cup) finely chopped shallot, 2 garlic cloves, ground to a paste, and 30 ml/2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
- Add 25 g/1 oz (1 1/2 scant tbsp) salt and 5 ml/1 tsp pepper.
- Form into a log and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Place in freezer or refridgerator till firm and sold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.9, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 9.8, Sodium 451.6, Carbohydrate 0.8, Protein 0.2
ESCARGOT WITH GARLIC-PARSLEY BUTTER
Sadly, you're not going to be able to waltz down to the corner store and pick up escargots and shells. We ordered the Saveurs brand, along with the shells, from Amazon. This recipe is worth the wait.
Provided by Ludo Lefebvre
Categories Bon Appétit Hors D'Oeuvre Butter White Wine Garlic Parsley New Year's Eve
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Using an electric mixer on medium, beat butter in a medium bowl until smooth. With motor off, add wine, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, then beat on medium until incorporated. Reduce speed to low and add garlic, shallot, and parsley; mix just until incorporated. Transfer butter to a disposable pastry bag or a resealable plastic bag and snip off end (or 1 corner if using plastic bag).
- Place shells in a single layer in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish and pipe about 2 tsp. garlic-parsley butter into each. Tuck a snail inside each shell, then pipe in more garlic-parsley butter to fill shell and mound over top. Bake until snails are sizzling and garlic in butter no longer tastes raw, 10-15 minutes.
- Do Ahead:
- Shells can be filled 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before baking.
ESCARGOTS IN PARSLEY-GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield Four first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 2 teaspoons of butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Scrape the mixture into a food processor and add the remaining butter, parsley and cream. Process until smooth, scraping down the bowl's sides. Mix in the salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter mixture in the saucepan over medium heat. Add the escargots and cook for about 5 minutes. Keep warm. Place the remaining butter mixture in a small saucepan over very low heat. Stir constantly until it liquefies but is thick and creamy. Divide the escargots among 4 small dishes and pour the sauce over them. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 357, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 364 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram
BAKED ESCARGOT
Escargot goodness! Serve with crusty bread to enjoy all of that yummy, garlicky butter!
Provided by Linda klopatek
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter over medium-low heat in a saucepan. Add snails, garlic, and parsley; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Place 1 snail along with some sauce in each cup of an escargot pan. Sprinkle tops with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, bubbling, and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 215.8 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 58.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
Tips:
- To ensure the escargots are cooked evenly, use a heavy-bottomed pot or pan that distributes heat evenly.
- Do not overcrowd the pot or pan when cooking the escargots. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- When making the persillade butter, use fresh parsley for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh parsley, you can use dried parsley, but it won't be as flavorful.
- Be careful not to overcook the escargots. They should be cooked until they are just tender, but not tough.
- Serve the escargots immediately with the persillade butter and crusty bread.
Conclusion:
Escargots with persillade butter is a classic French dish that is sure to impress your guests. It is a delicious and elegant appetizer that is perfect for any special occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you are looking for a special appetizer, give escargots with persillade butter a try. You won't be disappointed.
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