escargot con funghi in vol-au-vent
This recipe is elegant and also very scrumptious! A beautiful blend of escargots in a well-seasoned mushroom sauce, it's a flavorful appetizer you'll be proud to serve.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 vol-au-vent
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon clarified butter
- 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
- 6 large white button mushrooms (about 5 oz.), washed and finely sliced
- 1 small pinch ground himalayan sea salt
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cognac
- 3/4 cup 35% heavy cream
- 1 can (7 oz./200 g) escargots, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped (substitute 1/2 tsp. dried basil)
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
- 4 medium vol-au-vent
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
How To Make escargot con funghi in vol-au-vent
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Step 1In a medium deep skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallots and sauté until soft, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add mushrooms, sprinkle a little salt and sauté until reduced by half their size. Add chicken broth, cognac and cream. Stir well, bring to a simmer and cook until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
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Step 2Add escargot, black pepper and basil; simmer for 6-7 minutes or until escargots are heated through.
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Step 3Meanwhile, bake puff pastry according to directions.
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Step 4Spoon escargot mixture into baked pastry shells and garnish with parsley. Place the cap and serve immediately.
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Culture:
French
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Category:
Seafood Appetizers
Ingredient:
Seafood
Method:
Stove Top
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