Escargots de Mer

Escargots de Mer is a delightful low-carb seafood dish featuring tender snails baked in a flavorful garlic herb butter. This unique dish combines the taste of the ocean with classic French culinary techniques, making it a perfect choice for seafood lovers.

Ingredients

• Sea snails (escargots) - 200 grams
• Unsalted butter - 100 grams
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
• Fresh thyme - 1 teaspoon, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese - 30 grams

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped parsley, thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4. In a baking dish, place the cleaned sea snails evenly spaced. Spoon the garlic herb butter mixture generously over each snail.
5. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the snails.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the snails are heated through and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute before serving hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 2 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 18 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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