Experience the epitome of French culinary elegance with Escargots Bourguignonne, a classic dish that transforms tender escargots into a garlicky, herby masterpiece. This recipe combines delicate canned snails with a luxurious garlic-herb butter made from salted butter, fresh parsley, thyme, and a splash of dry white wine, creating a rich, aromatic flavor profile. Topped with golden breadcrumbs for a delightful crunch and baked until bubbling, each escargot is a burst of savory indulgence. Perfectly paired with crusty bread to savor every drop of the fragrant butter, this easy yet impressive appetizer brings a taste of Burgundy to your table in just 30 minutes. Serve it as an elegant starter for dinner parties or a luxurious treat for two.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Drain the canned escargots and rinse them thoroughly under cold water. Set aside.
In a small pan, melt the butter over low heat without letting it brown.
Finely mince the garlic cloves, shallots, and parsley, then stir them into the butter along with the thyme, white wine, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the butter mixture from heat and let it cool slightly.
Place one escargot into each shell (or each cavity if using an escargot dish).
Using a spoon, generously fill each shell or cavity with the garlic herb butter, ensuring the escargot is completely covered with the mixture.
Evenly sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top of each butter-filled escargot to add a crispy layer.
Place the filled escargot shells or dish into a preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the butter is bubbling and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
Carefully remove from the oven (the dish will be hot) and serve immediately with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful butter.
Calories |
982 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 83.6 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.9 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2451 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 18.0 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 649 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.