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Escargots à la Bourguignonne

Escargots à la bourguignonne is a quintessential French starter, celebrated for its rich, aromatic flavours and elegant presentation. This high-protein dish features tender snails nestled in their shells and smothered in a decadent compound butter infused with fresh parsley, shallots, and a hint of dry white wine. It is a sophisticated choice for a dinner party, offering a sense of occasion that belies how simple it is to prepare at home.

To ensure the best results, use high-quality unsalted butter and fresh flat-leaf parsley to create a vibrant green filling. Nestling the shells in a bed of coarse salt keeps them steady during the short blast in the oven, ensuring every drop of the garlic-scented butter is preserved. Serve these sizzling morsels with plenty of warm, crusty French bread to soak up the delicious savoury juices.

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Ingredients for Escargots à la Bourguignonne

  • 1 small garlic clove

  • 3/8 teaspoons table salt

  • 1 stick (110g ) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced shallot

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • 1/4 teaspoons black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon dry white wine

  • 12 to 16 snails* (from a 7- to 230g can)

  • About 300g kosher salt (for stabilizing snail shells)

  • Accompaniment: French bread

  • 12 to 16 sterilized escargot shells*

How to make Escargots à la Bourguignonne

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 232°C.

Using a heavy knife, mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1/8 teaspoons table salt.

Beat together butter, shallot, garlic paste, parsley, remaining 1/4 teaspoons table salt, and pepper in a small bowl with an electric mixer until combined well. Beat in wine until combined well.

Divide half of garlic butter among snail shells. Stuff 1 snail into each shell and top snails with remaining butter. Spread kosher salt in a shallow baking dish and nestle shells, butter sides up, in salt.

Bake snails until butter is melted and sizzling, 4 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately.

Available at Dean & Deluca (212-226-6800).

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 17 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

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