Snails Bourguignonne – Escargots a la Bourguignonne

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 6

Snails Bourguignonne - Escargots a la Bourguignonne recipe for a French delicacy

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

16 min

Ready In

36 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

358

Sugar

Fat

39g

Snails Bourguignonne - Escargots a la Bourguignonne is a classic French dish that is often served as an appetizer at fine dining restaurants. This rich and indulgent dish features tender burgundy snails cooked in garlic butter and served in mushroom caps. It is traditionally served with a crusty baguette to soak up the flavorful sauce. While some people may be hesitant to try snails, they are considered a delicacy in many parts of the world and are a must-try dish for adventurous foodies.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.	Discard the stems of the mushrooms and clean them.
3.	Season the inside of each cap with salt and pepper.
4.	Heat up the oil in a large sauté pan over high heat.
5.	Add the snails and cook for 1 minute.
6.	Remove the sauté pan from the heat and add the snail butter.
7.	Stir until all the butter has melted.
8.	Fill each mushroom cap with one snail and some of the snail butter.
9.	Place the mushrooms on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

Snails Bourguignonne – Escargots a la Bourguignonne is a delicious French appetizer that is easy to prepare and impressive to serve.

The snails are tender and juicy, and the buttery mushroom cap is a perfect complement to the rich flavor of the snails.

CONS

Snails Bourguignonne – Escargots a la Bourguignonne are not for everyone.

Some people may find the idea of eating snails unappetizing, and the dish is quite high in fat and calories.

Additionally, the snails are often cooked in garlic, which can leave a lingering odor on your breath.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While snails are not a particularly nutritious food, they are low in fat and high in protein.
They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including iron and magnesium.
However, they can be high in cholesterol, so they should be eaten in moderation.

	24 large paris mushrooms
	salt and pepper
	1/2 cup oil
	100 canned burgundy snails
	1/2 cup snail butter