Snail Butter
Elevate your culinary endeavors with this luxurious Snail Butter recipe, an aromatic French-inspired compound butter that's as versatile as it is flavorful. This easy-to-make spread blends silky unsalted butter with the boldness of minced garlic, the freshness of finely chopped parsley, and the subtle sweetness of minced shallots. A splash of zesty lemon juice and a touch of salt and pepper round out this rich, herbaceous blend. With only 15 minutes to prepare, this butter can be shaped into a log, chilled, and sliced into medallions ready to enhance any dish. Perfectly paired with classic escargots, warm crusty baguettes, or as a decadent topper for grilled fish or steak, Snail Butter is your go-to recipe for adding irresistible flavor to every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 4 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 20 grams Parsley, finely chopped
- 2 units Shallots, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, finely chopped parsley, and minced shallots.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper to the butter mixture.
Use a spatula or wooden spoon to thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until the butter is smooth and evenly combined.
Transfer the butter to a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Roll the butter into a log shape, twisting the ends of the parchment or plastic wrap tightly to secure it.
Place the butter log in the refrigerator to firm up for at least 1 hour before use.
Once firm, slice the Snail Butter into medallions and use as desired. It pairs perfectly with cooked escargots, fresh baguettes, or as a finishing touch for grilled fish or steak.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1890 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 203.1 g | 260% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.4 g | 642% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 546 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 2410 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 423 mg | 9% | |
*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.
