Giant Sea Snails
Dive into a culinary adventure with this exquisite **Giant Sea Snails** recipe, an elegant seafood dish that combines delicate textures with bold, aromatic flavors. Perfectly blanched sea snails are simmered in a luscious garlic butter sauce infused with dry white wine, fresh parsley, and a hint of zesty lemon, creating a harmony of flavors that’s both rich and refreshing. This gourmet dish is surprisingly simple to prepare, taking only 45 minutes from start to finish, and pairs beautifully with warm, crusty bread to soak up every drop of the savory sauce. Ideal for seafood enthusiasts and adventurous eaters, this recipe transforms giant sea snails into a show-stopping centerpiece that's perfect for a sophisticated dinner or special occasion. Keywords: giant sea snails recipe, garlic butter sauce, exotic seafood dish, easy seafood recipes, sophisticated dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large pieces giant sea snails (cleaned and prepped, fresh or frozen)
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 small pieces shallots (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 100 milliliters dry white wine
- 1 whole lemon (zest and juice)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 loaf crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
If using fresh sea snails, rinse them thoroughly under cold water and remove any debris. If using frozen snails, thaw them completely before starting.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the sea snails and blanch for 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped shallots, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Reduce the heat to low and add the unsalted butter, letting it melt completely. Stir the mixture to combine the ingredients.
Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to cook off the alcohol. This will create a flavorful sauce base.
Add the blanched sea snails to the pan, coating them in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for 10-12 minutes on low heat, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Stir in the chopped parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Transfer the sea snails and sauce to a serving platter. Garnish with additional parsley and serve immediately.
Pair with warm, crusty bread to sop up the flavorful garlic butter sauce. Enjoy your exotic dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2150 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 115.1 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.9 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 271 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 4660 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.9 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 56.5 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 990 mg | 21% | |
*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.
