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Wild Snail Casseroles with Forest Herbs

Gourmet wild snail casserole with fresh forest herbs, creamy sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping.

Wild Snail Casseroles with Forest Herbs

Discover a gourmet French recipe for wild snail casseroles with fresh forest herbs. Easy to prepare and perfect for a unique meal.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
25m
Rest time
5m
Total time
45m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 150 g wild snails cleaned
  • 20 g unsalted butter
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 1 piece shallot diced
  • 5 g fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 g fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 g fresh rosemary chopped
  • 30 ml dry white wine
  • 50 ml heavy cream
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground
  • 10 g bread crumbs

Origins

French

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).
  2. Rinse wild snails thoroughly and drain well.
  3. Melt unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add minced garlic clove and diced shallot to the skillet and cook until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add wild snails to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. For dry white wine into the skillet and simmer until reduced by half.
  7. Add heavy cream, fresh parsley, thyme leaves, and chopped rosemary to the skillet.
  8. Season with salt and ground black pepper, stir well and cook for 2 more minutes.
  9. Transfer the snail mixture into a small casserole dish.
  10. Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over the top of the casserole.
  11. Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbling.
  12. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

  • Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
  • Do not overcook snails to keep them tender.
  • Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Serving Suggestions

  • crusty French bread
  • light green salad
  • dry white wine

Enjoy this elegant wild snail casserole with forest herbs as a unique and flavorful gourmet treat perfect for special occasions.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 0.5
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 1
  • Fat (g): 6
  • Carbohydrates (g): 3
  • Protein (g): 12
  • Calories: 120
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.05
  • Saturated Fat (g): 3

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