SNAILS AND MUSHROOMS IN HERBED CREAM

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Provided by Bill McKibben

Categories     Mushroom     Quick & Easy     Fall     Winter     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 (first course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup crème fraîche
5 ounces small white or cremini mushrooms, trimmed and halved or quartered
1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (7-ounce) can imported medium escargots (18 to 24 snails), rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley or chervil
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
1 teaspoon finely chopped tarragon
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Accompaniment:
Accompaniment: toasted baguette slices

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.

eff kibare
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Jerry Doran
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Sandeep Dubey
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover snails. It's also a great way to introduce your friends and family to snails if they've never tried them before.


VIPER AMRIT
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This is a great recipe for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it can be served hot or cold.


Leon Carson
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This dish is perfect for a romantic dinner. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your date.


Clarlenta Taylor
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Farah Ahmed
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


mdsaiful tuhin
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This dish was a disappointment.


Musa Mustapha
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I didn't care for the flavor of the herbed cream sauce.


Lail Hasan
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The snails were a bit too chewy for my taste.


Rashid Swati
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I'm not sure I would make this dish again, but I'm glad I tried it.


anatoly kozlenko
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This dish is a must-try for any adventurous eater.


Zakirking King
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves snails or mushrooms.


Aaffaque Ahmed
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and elegant meal.


Abbasi Mwisongo
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The snails, mushrooms, and herbed cream sauce all work together perfectly.


Christiaan Cordier
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like a restaurant-quality dish.


Daniel Okon
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a fan of snails, but they were cooked perfectly in this recipe. The mushrooms were also very flavorful.


Fagiera Sakildien
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The snails were tender and flavorful, and the mushrooms were earthy and rich. The herbed cream sauce was the perfect finishing touch, adding a touch of elegance to the dish.