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    Escargots de Bourgogne

    Plump snails baked in a riot of garlic, parsley, and butter — the bistro classic.

    ⏱ 20 minPrep time
    🔥 12 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 AppetizerCategory
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    Escargots de Bourgogne are plump snails baked in a riot of garlic, parsley, and shallot butter until the butter sizzles and the tops turn golden. The snail itself is mild and tender — the herb butter is the real star.

    A celebrated appetizer of Burgundy, they are traditionally served in their shells (or a special escargot dish) bubbling hot, with plenty of crusty bread for soaking up every drop. Brave first-timers usually become converts after one bite.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Beat the softened butter with the garlic, parsley, shallot, wine, salt, and nutmeg until fluffy.
    2. Place a snail in each shell (or in the wells of an escargot dish) and pack each generously with the garlic butter.
    3. If not using shells, nestle the snails in a shallow gratin dish and cover entirely with the butter.
    4. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and bake at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, until the butter is molten and the tops are golden.
    5. Serve immediately with crusty bread for soaking up the sizzling butter.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    The garlic butter is the point — make extra and slather it on bread. Serve piping hot in a proper escargot dish so the butter stays molten.

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    Recipe details

    Prep20 min
    Cook12 min
    Servings4
    CategoryAppetizer
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
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