Recipe of Escargot

Ingredients

• 24 live snails
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Baguette, sliced for serving

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse the snails thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.

2. 2

   Place the snails in a large pot of boiling water and cook for about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove the snails from the pot and use a toothpick to pick them out from their shells.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.

5. 5

   Stir the butter mixture until well combined and creamy.

6. 6

   Place a small amount of the garlic butter mixture into each snail shell.

7. 7

   Return the snails to their shells, pressing them gently into the butter mixture.

8. 8

   Arrange the filled snail shells on a baking sheet.

9. 9

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

10. 10

    Bake the escargot for 10-12 minutes, or until the butter is bubbling and the snails are heated through.

11. 11

    Serve the escargot hot with sliced baguette for dipping into the garlic butter.