Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe French Hen CafeEscargots Recipe

Escargots Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Baked snails with garlic butter

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Ingredients

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Snails

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Method

Preparation of Snails

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Snails

    If using canned escargots, rinse them under cold water and drain. If using fresh snails, ensure they are properly cleaned and purged.

Making Garlic Butter

  1. 3

    Melt the Butter

    In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter slowly. Do not let it boil.

  2. 4

    Add Garlic and Herbs

    Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then stir in the chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Baking the Snails

  1. 5

    Arrange the Snails

    Place the escargots in a baking dish or individual snail dishes. Ensure that each snail is in its shell if using fresh snails.

  2. 6

    Fill with Garlic Butter

    Spoon the prepared garlic butter mixture over each snail, making sure they are well coated.

  3. 7

    Bake in the Oven

    Bake the snails in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until they are hot and bubbly.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and serve immediately with slices of French bread or baguette to soak up the delicious garlic butter.

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