"Does escargot butter have escargot in it?"
I get asked that question a lot, but the truth is, it does not contain escargot (snails) .
This is the "herb garlic butter" that is served with escargot dishes . It is butter mixed with plenty of parsley, garlic, and shallots (onions), and is a classic flavor in French bistros .
In the original version, it is served on escargot and baked in the oven, but it is actually a versatile seasoning that can be used on seafood, meat, pasta, and bread . In this article, we will introduce a recipe for how to easily make escargot butter at home , as well as a beach-grilled version.
Ingredients (easy to make amount)
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200g unsalted butter (room temperature)
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Italian parsley...50g (regular parsley is fine too)
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Shallots...20g (or onion if you don't have them)
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Garlic…2 cloves
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Salt...a little
How to make it (with or without a food processor)
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Chop the parsley, shallots and garlic into evenly sized pieces and blend all ingredients in a food processor .
→This method will result in a vibrant, beautiful green color .
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If you don't have a food processor, finely chop the ingredients with a knife and mix with the softened unsalted butter .
→It may look a little coarse, but you can still enjoy the aroma and flavor. -
Once mixed well, store in a storage container or wrap in plastic wrap and freeze .
Hard clams and grilled seafood arrangement
This time, we've topped readily available hard clams with escargot butter to create a beach-grilled style dish. The broth from the clams and the rich flavor of the herb butter go perfectly together! If you grill them slowly over a charcoal fire or grill, you can enjoy the appetizing aroma and flavor . 
Other ways to use it:
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Mix with pasta for herb butter pasta
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Instant garlic toast on a baguette
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For finishing off sauteed chicken or white fish
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It's also delicious mixed with boiled potatoes or broccoli!
summary
Escargot butter may sound like a French dish, but it's actually a very versatile butter that's easy to make . Once you make it and freeze it, you can use it to elevate a variety of dishes.
This butter, with its strong garlic and herb aroma, is definitely worth a try!
