Escargots à la Bordelaise
Escargots à la Bordelaise is a classic French dish from Bordeaux featuring snails cooked in a rich sauce, typically made with:Bordeaux red wineShallots, garlic, and parsleyButter or olive oilTomatoes in some versionsSometimes ham, bacon, or sausage for extra flavorUnlike escargots à la bourguignonne, which are usually baked in their shells with garlic-parsley butter, the Bordelaise version is generally simmered in a wine-based sauce. Recipes vary across southwestern France, and it’s often served with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
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Ingredients
Escargots
- 2 cans cooked escargots about 7 ounces each (approximately 36–48 snails), drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium shallots finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 ounces smoked ham or bacon, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup dry Bordeaux-style red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot
- ½ cup beef broth or chicken broth
- 1 small bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or 2 fresh sprigs
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper freshly
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter
- Crusty French bread for serving
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the snails thoroughly. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and ham or bacon. Cook for 4–5 minutes, until softened and lightly browned.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Add the broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes, or until reduced by roughly one-third.
- Add the snails and simmer gently for 5–7 minutes. Avoid boiling vigorously, which can make them tough.
- Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Take the pan off the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon cold butter, followed by the parsley. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Divide among four shallow bowls or ramekins and spoon the sauce over the top. Serve hot with crusty bread for soaking up the sauce.
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Nutrition
Calories: 186kcal (9%)Carbohydrates: 5g (2%)Protein: 3g (6%)Fat: 13g (20%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 30mg (10%)Sodium: 464mg (20%)Potassium: 141mg (4%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 500IU (10%)Vitamin C: 5mg (6%)Calcium: 19mg (2%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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