French Snail Dishes

Escargot, or cooked snails, are a beloved French delicacy that is usually served as an appetizer. Before preparation, the snails must be purged, removed from their shells, and cooked, usually with garlic butter, chicken stock, or wine. Their tende... READ MORE

Escargots à la Bourguignonne is a traditional dish originating from Burgundy. The dish consists of snails that are baked with garlic and butter. If using fresh snails, they should be blanched in boiling water and rinsed in clear water. The ... READ MORE

Cargolade is a traditional northern Catalan specialty that's popular in Occitanie as well. The dish is prepared with the local variety of snails that are cooked in their shells, often outdoors and over vine wood. The name of the dish is derived fr... READ MORE

Escargots aux noix is a traditional dish originating from the southwestern parts of the country. The dish is usually made with a combination of snails, heavy cream, walnuts, white wine, butter, lemon juice, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and herbs such as ... READ MORE