If you are looking for a dish that combines the delicate flavor of snails with the earthy taste of mushrooms, all while being enveloped in a creamy and aromatic sauce, then you should try the "Snails and Mushrooms in Herbed Cream" recipe. This classic French dish is not only delicious but also surprisingly easy to prepare, making it a perfect choice for a special dinner or a cozy meal with friends and family.
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MUSHROOMS STUFFED WITH SNAILS
This is from my numero uno resource James Beard and I love this recipe. I usually put more garlic in the butter but with a mushroom base, I restrain myself a la Dr. Strangelove, so that you can taste the mushrooms also.
Provided by Lulu B
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- First make the Snail butter: Cream the softened butter with the shallots, garlic, 1/4 cup of chopped parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Saute the mushroom caps in butter until just cooked through.
- Arrange on baking sheet hollow side up.
- Coat the snails with the snail butter, and place one in each cap.
- Sprinkle with additional chopped parsley.
- Heat in a 450F oven for 10 minutes and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1, Fat 35.3, SaturatedFat 22, Cholesterol 91.5, Sodium 260.1, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.6, Protein 7.5
SNAILS AND MUSHROOMS IN HERBED CREAM
Steps:
- Simmer crème fraîche with mushrooms, shallot, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a heavy medium saucepan, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, then add snails, herbs, and butter and cook, stirring, until snails are heated through and butter is incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve in small ramekins.
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 IN HERBED CREAM
These little aphrodisiacs are drowning in a perfectly herbed cream sauce tucked inside a pastry bowl. Romantic and attractive - perfect for Valentine's Day or a romantic evening. The snails can also be simply served with a warm baguette instead of in the puff pastry shells. The best snails for this dish are the vineyard snail (Helix Pomatia) or the "White Snail" (Helix Lucorum, but other varieties will work as well. MAKE AHEAD: Recipe can be made 1 hour in advance and gently reheated. WINE: A white Burgundy will match the richness of the creamy sauce in this dish. Such as a Meursault 2002 Chartron& Trebuchet or the Meursault-Perrieres 2001 Louis Latour, both are good pairings. A nice Sauvignon Blanc with depth, such as Lucien Crochet Sancerre Cuvee Prestige 1994 is an excellent choice if using Pernod. Recipe adapted from Burgundy Classics by Chantal Leroux.
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories European
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- Place pastry shells on a baking sheet and bake in center of oven for about 25 minutes, or until puffed and browned. Carefully remove the scored tops and set aside. Scoop out any unbaked dough and bake shells for an additional 10 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool.
- While shells are cooling, melt butter in a large skillet. Add shallots and cook over low heat until softened but not yet browned, about 4 minutes.
- Add parsley, cilantro, chives and tarragon, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat for about 3 minutes.
- Add snails and cook for 1 minute.
- Add wine and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add cream and simmer about 5 minutes, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon snails and their sauce into pastry shells, top with lids and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.2, Fat 47.4, SaturatedFat 22.3, Cholesterol 146.4, Sodium 259.4, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 21.9
SNAILS IN A WHITE BUTTER SAUCE WITH HERBS (ESCARGOTS AUX FINES HERBES)
Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare the snails and set them aside.
- Remove the core from the lettuce. Wash the leaves well. Drain well. Stack the leaves and cut them into very thin shreds. There should be about eight cups loosely packed. Set aside.
- Heat two tablespoons of the butter in a skillet and add the lettuce. Cook, stirring, until wilted.
- Combine the shallots, wine and vinegar in a saucepan. Bring to the boil. Cook over high heat until most of the liquid is evaporated.
- Cut the remaining four tablespoons of butter into cubes.
- Stir the shallots with a wire whisk and cook over low heat while adding the butter, two or three cubes at a time. Continue stirring vigorously until all the butter is added. Add the anchovy paste, tarragon, chives and basil.
- Heat the tomato about five seconds in a hot skillet, stirring. Add it to the butter sauce.
- Reheat the lettuce. Spoon an equal portion on top of each toast rectangle. Arrange three snails neatly on the lettuce. Spoon the sauce over each serving and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 282, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 307 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- To easily remove the snails from their shells, blanch them for 1-2 minutes in boiling water. Then, use a small fork to gently extract the snail from its shell.
- If you can't find fresh snails, you can use canned snails. Just be sure to rinse them thoroughly before using.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to cook the snails. This will help to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Be careful not to overcook the snails. They should be cooked until they are just tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Serve the snails immediately with a crusty baguette or rice.
Conclusion:
Snails and mushrooms in herbed cream is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The snails are tender and flavorful, and the mushrooms add a rich, earthy flavor. The herbed cream sauce is the perfect finishing touch, adding a creamy and flavorful element to the dish. If you're looking for a unique and delicious dish to impress your guests, this is the one for you.
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