Escargots and butter is a match made in French Heaven, but trying giving your dish a boost with some parsley and garlic.This recipe is courtesy of Cooking Channel.
1 stick of unsalted sweet cream Butter
1 can of Escargots (snails) washed
4 cloves of Garlic, minced
Morels, truffles, or sliced Crimini Mushrooms
Pinch of Dill
Pinch of Tarragon
½ cup of Absinthe (verte)
Salt to taste
Divide butter in thirds. Soften two thirds. blend with Dill and Tarragon and set aside. One a medium heat, melt the remaining third in a skillet and saute mushrooms. Toss in Garlic and Escargots and toss around for a few minutes. Add Absinthe and simmer until it is reduced with the alcohol being cooked off. If you want to get fancy and impress your guests, you might briefly flammbé but be sure to have a pot cover ready. When reduced, mix in your herbed, softened butter and turn off the heat. The Butter will combine with the reduced absinthe and thicken a bit. This can be garnished with fresh Italian Parsely. I like to serve this with Penne Pasta.
