Escargots Gratins

Indulge in the classic French delicacy of Escargots Gratins, a dish that transforms tender cooked snails into a luxurious appetizer with a golden, savory crust. This recipe combines the rich flavors of garlic-herb butter, fragrant shallots, and dry white wine, perfectly complementing the escargots' delicate texture. Topped with a crisp layer of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, then baked to bubbly perfection, this dish is ideal for entertaining or treating yourself to an elegant meal at home. Serve hot with crusty baguette slices to soak up the irresistible garlic butter sauce. Whether you're a seasoned snail enthusiast or curious to try this gourmet delight, Escargots Gratins promises a melt-in-your-mouth experience that's as indulgent as it is satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 24 pieces Escargots (cooked snails)
• 120 grams Unsalted butter
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves
• 1 piece Shallot
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 60 milliliters Dry white wine
• 40 grams Breadcrumbs
• 30 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil (for drizzling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

Peel and finely mince the garlic and shallot.

Step 3

Finely chop the parsley leaves and set aside.

Step 4

In a small pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and shallot, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.

Step 5

Pour in the white wine and add the chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir well and remove the mixture from heat.

Step 6

Place the cooked escargots into individual escargot dishes or oven-safe ramekins. If you don’t have escargot dishes, you can use mini muffin tins to hold the snails.

Step 7

Spoon the garlic herb butter mixture evenly over each snail, ensuring they are well-coated.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture generously over the snails.

Step 9

Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the breadcrumbs to encourage browning.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and serve immediately with fresh baguette slices to soak up the butter sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	558.3 grams (558.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1540

Total Fat 122.60g	157%
Saturated Fat 68.20g	341%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 437mg	146%
Sodium 3741mg	163%
Total Carbohydrate 49.60g	18%
Dietary Fiber 3.40g	12%
Total Sugars 6.70g
Protein 65.50g	131%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 454mg	35%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 1356mg	29%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.6%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 12.7%