Caracoles a la Bañera

Caracoles a la Bañera is a delightful low-carb Spanish dish featuring tender snails simmered in a rich, aromatic garlic and herb sauce. Perfect for a midnight snack, this dish combines traditional flavors with a modern twist, making it both satisfying and healthy.

Ingredients

• snails (cleaned) - 200 grams
• olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• garlic (minced) - 4 cloves
• fresh parsley (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• fresh thyme (chopped) - 1 teaspoon
• red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• sea salt - to taste
• black pepper - to taste
• lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the snails and cook for 5 minutes, occasionally stirring.
4. Add the chopped parsley, thyme, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
5. Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet, letting the snails simmer for another 10 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 360 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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