Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the art of crafting the perfect garlic butter for escargot. This delectable sauce is the cornerstone of this classic French dish, elevating the flavors of tender escargot to new heights. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or a contemporary twist, this article will guide you through a selection of recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Discover the secrets to creating a rich, flavorful garlic butter that will transform your escargot into an unforgettable dining experience.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
EASY GARLIC ESCARGOTS
These tender escargots in mushroom caps are smothered with wine sauce and cheese. Nothing big and fancy, but I liked how it turned out, so I thought I'd share. They're easy to make too!
Provided by CraZee A
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Mushrooms Stuffed Mushroom Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place escargots in a small bowl, and cover with cold water; set aside for 5 minutes. This will help to remove the canned flavor they may have.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- Drain the water from the escargots and pat dry with a paper towel. Melt butter with the garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the escargots and mushroom caps; cook and stir until the mushroom caps begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk together wine, cream, flour, pepper, and tarragon in a small bowl until the flour is no longer lumpy. Pour this into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, and use a spoon to place the mushrooms upside down into the prepared baking dish. Spoon an escargot into each mushroom cap. Pour the remaining sauce over the mushroom caps and into the baking dish. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese overtop.
- Bake in preheated oven until the Parmesan cheese has turned golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 81.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
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.
ESCARGOT
An easy way to prepare escargot that doesn't require shells. I recommend Roland brand snails. They are sold in a can which is typical for escargot.
Provided by skwiatk
Categories European
Time 25m
Yield 12 pieces, 3-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter on low heat in sauté pan.
- When butter is melted add parsley and garlic and let sit over low heat uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes. This allows the butter garlic and herbs to all blend together.
- Pat snails dry and add to butter.
- Increase heat of butter and sauté for 5 minutes stirring constantly. Turn off heat, remove snails from butter and set to side.
- Slice baguette at an angle so you have 12 slices of desired thickness. I recommend 1/2 inch thickness.
- Place the bread one side down in the melted butter that was used to saute snails so that one side of each slice is buttered.
- Place butter on baking sheet and place under broiler for 2-3 minutes or until very lightly toasted.
- Place two snails on each slice of lightly toasted bread and out back under broiler for 2 more minutes. Keep an eye on it to make sure the bread doesn't burn.
- Remove from oven, place on serving platter and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1092.9, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 1853.6, Carbohydrate 193.7, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 8.8, Protein 40.4
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
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
ESCARGOTS GRATINéS
A special recipe for Escargots Bouguigon fans. These are the best escargots.(snails) I found this recipe in a Québec site and it changes the rubbery texture you get with canned escargots. Chose the smaller escagots(36-40)..much better. This is an appetizer for for 4 or a main course for 2.Add a chopped shallot and parsley to the buttter
Provided by Sageca
Categories Canadian
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drain and rinse the escargots.
- Put escargots, bay leaf and consommé in sauce pan.
- Simmer for 40 minutes without covering.
- Drain the escargots.
- Meanwhile melt butter and add the crushed garlic; set aside.
- Spoon escargots in garlic butter and let rest 2 hours on counter.
- Place escargots in each hole of escargot dish.
- Spoon on garlic butter.
- Cover with grated cheese.
- Set under broiler for 5 minutes.
- Serve with toasts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.6, Fat 29.7, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 97.3, Sodium 861.2, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 12.9
Tips:
- Choose the right butter: Use unsalted butter so you can control the amount of salt in the recipe.
- Soften the butter: Let the butter come to room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients. This will make it easier to blend and create a smooth sauce.
- Use fresh garlic: Fresh garlic has a more intense flavor than garlic powder or garlic salt.
- Use a variety of herbs: In addition to parsley, try adding other herbs like thyme, rosemary, or oregano to the sauce.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the escargot, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the escargot from cooking evenly.
- Serve the escargot immediately: Escargot is best served immediately after it is cooked.
Conclusion:
Garlic butter is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to prepare a variety of dishes, including escargot. By following the tips above, you can make a delicious garlic butter sauce that will elevate your next escargot dish. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook, these tips will help you create a memorable meal that your guests will love.
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