Garden Snails. YUM!

[Chi Ma]

I just had some escargot the other night they were delicious. I have lots of trimmings from my garden that I toss in the compost heap. I think I'll give growing snails a shot.

 

Here is some info that I found:

 

http://articles.sfgate.com/2003-05-05/bay-area/17488809_1_garden-sn...

 

http://eatinggardensnails.blogspot.com/

 

http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/AFSIC_pubs/srb96-05.htm

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup soft butter
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons brandy
32 Snails
32 Snail shells

 

PREPARATION:

Preheat the oven to 350 deg. F. 

Combine the butter, parsley, shallots, garlic, and brandy in a bowl and blend well. 

Place a snail in each shell and fill the cavity with the seasoned butter. Place on a baking pan and bake for twelve minutes. 

Serve hot, as an appetizer, on individual snail dishes or on small folded napkins on plates, to keep the shells from sliding about.

 

[TCLynx]

there's one way to deal with pests!!!!

[Cory Cramer]

I tried escargot once and thought it was pretty good as an appetizer.

[Johann]

I never had escargot or any snail yet, but how do you get a snail out of the shell.

Are they slimy going down the throat as they look like they would.

[Chi Ma]

You can order online and try for yourself.

 

Escargots Online.

[Johann]

Thank you for the link.

What do they taste like and what is the texture.

Chi Ma said:

You can order online and try for yourself.

 

Escargots Online.

[Chi Ma]

Calamari texture. Real subtle flavor.

[Johann]

Man.......That sounds really good, I guess I have to try some.

Chi Ma said:

Calamari texture. Real subtle flavor.

[Johann]

Maybe I drink the brandy first and then I am going to eat the snails. Does it matter what kind/flavor brandy to use in your ingredients.

[Chi Ma]

The saying is "If you don't drink it, certainly don't cook with it." You can use cognac instead of brandy.

[Johann]

Thank you very much.

[clint miller]

Awesome.  Butter and garlic make everything taste good.

[TCLynx]

escargot, isn't that french for carrier of garlic butter?