Indulge in the classic French delicacy of Escargots Gratins, a dish that transforms tender cooked snails into a luxurious appetizer with a golden, savory crust. This recipe combines the rich flavors of garlic-herb butter, fragrant shallots, and dry white wine, perfectly complementing the escargots' delicate texture. Topped with a crisp layer of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, then baked to bubbly perfection, this dish is ideal for entertaining or treating yourself to an elegant meal at home. Serve hot with crusty baguette slices to soak up the irresistible garlic butter sauce. Whether you're a seasoned snail enthusiast or curious to try this gourmet delight, Escargots Gratins promises a melt-in-your-mouth experience that's as indulgent as it is satisfying.
Preheat your oven to 200Β°C (400Β°F).
Peel and finely mince the garlic and shallot.
Finely chop the parsley leaves and set aside.
In a small pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and shallot, and sautΓ© for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Pour in the white wine and add the chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir well and remove the mixture from heat.
Place the cooked escargots into individual escargot dishes or oven-safe ramekins. If you donβt have escargot dishes, you can use mini muffin tins to hold the snails.
Spoon the garlic herb butter mixture evenly over each snail, ensuring they are well-coated.
In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture generously over the snails.
Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the breadcrumbs to encourage browning.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately with fresh baguette slices to soak up the butter sauce.
Calories |
1540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 122.6 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.2 g | 341% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 437 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 3741 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 65.5 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 454 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1356 mg | 29% | |
*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.