escargot con funghi in vol-au-vent

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Sep 2, 2019

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

  • Step 1
    In 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.
  • Step 2
    Add escargot, black pepper and basil; simmer for 6-7 minutes or until escargots are heated through.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, bake puff pastry according to directions.
  • Step 4
    Spoon escargot mixture into baked pastry shells and garnish with parsley. Place the cap and serve immediately.
  • Step 5
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdcXwC0ApPY

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