How to Make Escargots Vol-au-Vent - A Step-by-Step Guide

Escargots Vol-au-Vent is a delightful and elegant French dish that combines tender, buttery escargot with a flaky puff pastry shell. This classic recipe is perfect for special occasions or an indulgent treat, showcasing the rich and savory flavors of the escargots.

The name "Vol-au-Vent" comes from French and translates to "windblown" in English, referring to the light and airy puff pastry that encases the escargots and savory sauce. This dish is often served as an appetizer in fine d...

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Ingredients

  • 12 helix snails, without shells
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 12 puff pastry shells
  • 12 mushroom caps

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 12 pastry shells

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Drain escargots; rinse in cold water and drain again.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, garlic, green onion, parsley, pepper, nutmeg and wine. Mix thoroughly. Place 1 teaspoon of butter mixture into each pastry shell. Top each with 1 escargot, cover with another teaspoon of butter mixture and place mushroom cap on top.
  • Arrange pastry shells on a 10x15 inch baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Nutrition

    838 cal.

    • Total Fat: 62g
    • Saturated Fat: 25g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 911mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 285mg