Delicious Escargot à la Bourguignonne Recipe
This French dish is rich, buttery and full of garlic flavor. Escargot à la Bourguignonne is a classic French appetizer loved around the world.
Ingredients
- 24 canned escargots drained
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon shallot finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
- French baguette slices for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the escargot baking dish onto a flat and stable surface carefully.
Make the Garlic Butter
- Add softened butter, garlic, parsley, shallot, salt and black pepper into a bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy together.
Dry the Escargots
- Pat the escargots dry using paper towels gently. Removing extra moisture helps the butter stick better while baking evenly.
Fill the Baking Dish
- Place one escargot into each dish cavity carefully. If using a regular dish, spread them evenly across the surface.
Add the Garlic Butter
- Spoon garlic herb butter over every escargot generously. Make sure each snail becomes fully covered with flavorful butter mixture.
Sprinkle Breadcrumbs
- Lightly sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top. This creates a slightly crispy texture while the escargots bake inside the oven.
Bake the Escargots
- Place the dish into the hot oven carefully. Bake for fifteen minutes until the butter bubbles and smells fragrant.
Prepare the Bread
- Slice the French baguette while escargots bake. Warm the bread slightly for the best serving texture and flavor later.
Remove and Rest
- Take the baking dish from the oven carefully. Let it rest for two minutes before serving the hot escargots.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve immediately with warm baguette slices. Dip bread into the garlic butter sauce and enjoy every rich bite.
Notes
- Use fresh parsley for stronger flavor.
- Do not overcook the escargots or they become chewy.
- Add white wine for extra French flavor.
- Use shallots instead of onions for sweetness.
- Serve on warm plates to keep butter melted longer.
- Add parmesan cheese for richer taste.
- Use herb butter on mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
- Warm the bread before serving for best texture.
- Add lemon zest for freshness and brightness.
- Use quality butter for the richest flavor.