Aromatic Snails

Name: Aromatic Snails
Ingredients: 1 cup dry white wine; 1 cup water; 8 large garlic cloves, chopped; 3 large thyme sprigs; 2 strips orange zest; 2 large shallots, chopped; 2 tablespoons Cognac; Four 8.75-ounce cans large snails (see Note), drained and rinsed; 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt; Freshly ground pepper; About 48 snail shells, for serving

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup dry white wine
1 cup water
8 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 large thyme sprigs
2 strips orange zest
2 large shallots, chopped
2 tablespoons Cognac
Four 8.75-ounce cans large snails (see Note), drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
About 48 snail shells, for serving

Directions

1

In a medium saucepan, combine the wine, water, garlic, thyme, orange zest, shallots and Cognac.
2

Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
3

Add the snails, salt and a few grindings of pepper, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
4

Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 20 minutes.
5

Transfer the snails to the shells and serve.