Escargots de Bourgogne

Name: Escargots de Bourgogne
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 24 canned escargots (snails), drained; 120g unsalted butter, softened; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 24 snail shells (optional, for presentation)

Published: June 29, 2026 | French Cuisine | ⏱ 32 min

Escargots de Bourgogne with garlic butter in traditional snail shells

Escargots de Bourgogne are a cornerstone of classic French gastronomy. Plump snails baked in a luxurious garlic and parsley butter until bubbling and aromatic. This iconic Burgundian dish is simpler to prepare than its reputation suggests and makes for an impressive starter.

Recipe Info

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time12 min

Total Time32 min

Servings4

DifficultyMedium

CuisineFrench

24 canned escargots (snails), drained
120g unsalted butter, softened
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
24 snail shells (optional, for presentation)

2 Instructions

Make the garlic butter

Mix softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Prepare the snails

Place each snail into a shell (if using) or a snail dish cavity. Top each with a generous amount of garlic butter.

Bake

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Arrange snails on a special escargot pan or in an oven-safe dish. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the butter is melted and bubbling.

Serve immediately

Serve hot with plenty of crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter.

Pro Tips

Use high-quality canned snails from a French brand for the best flavour.
Escargot shells are optional but make for a beautiful presentation. Disposable foil snail pans work perfectly.
Serve with plenty of crusty baguette to mop up every drop of garlic butter.

Nutrition Information

Calories	260 kcal
Protein	14g
Fat	20g
Saturated Fat	12g
Carbohydrates	4g
Fiber	0g
Sugar	1g
Sodium	420mg

* Nutritional values are approximate and based on per-serving calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Traditional escargot pans with indentations are ideal, but any small oven-safe dish works. Tongs and small forks make eating easier.

Assemble the snails with garlic butter up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.

Rating

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.6 (89 votes)

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