Golden Garlic Snails with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
From: Gisele, Aylmer, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Escargots'lovers must try this recipe!
If desired, use onion salt instead of onion flakes, being careful not to oversalt.
Serve with a crusty bread.
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 36 to 48 canned snails, drained
  • 6 tablespoons [90 g] butter
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] onion flakes
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/3 cup [80 mL] grossly chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Thyme, to taste
  • 1/3 cup [80 mL] white wine
  • Freshly chopped parsley
  • Any desired grated cheese, to taste
  • Preheat oven to 375°F [190°C].
  • Dry snails as much as possible, using paper toweling.
  • Reserve.
  • Into a frypan, in melted butter, brown together onion flakes, minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, for 2 minutes, stir.
  • Mix in salt, pepper and thyme.
  • Mix in reserved snails.
  • Cook for 3 minutes, stirring a few times.
  • Pour in white wine; reduce by 1/3rd.
  • Evenly arrange snails into 4 individual snail oven-proof dishes.
  • Sprinkle each snail with a little parsley, then with grated cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven, until cheese is lightly browned.