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Ingredients
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Snails
Garlic Butter
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Snails
- 1
Cleaning the Snails
If using live snails, soak them in salted water for about 1 hour to clean. This helps to remove any impurities. Rinse thoroughly and set aside.
- 2
Pre-cook the Snails
In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the snails for about 5 minutes. Drain and let cool before removing them from their shells. Ensure to keep the shells for baking.
Preparing Garlic Butter
- 3
Making Garlic Butter
In a bowl, mix the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, and black pepper until well combined.
- 4
Baking
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 6
Bake Snails
Place the filled snail shells on a baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the butter is bubbling and the tops are slightly browned.