Description
A classic French appetizer featuring tender escargots baked in rich garlic herb butter, delivering a savory and aromatic dish perfect for elegant dining.
Ingredients
- 24 escargots (cooked and cleaned)
- 100 g unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place one escargot in each shell or oven-safe dish cavity.
- Fill each with garlic herb butter, ensuring escargots are fully covered.
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Arrange escargots in a baking dish and bake for 10–12 minutes until butter is bubbling.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread.
Notes
- Add shallots or herbs like thyme for variation.
- A splash of lemon juice can brighten the flavor.
- Use shrimp as an alternative if escargots are unavailable.
- Prepare ahead and bake just before serving.
- Serve with baguette to soak up the butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 escargots
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
