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Peppered Snails

Cultural Context

Peppered Snails, known as 'Isi Ewu' in some regions, is a beloved delicacy in Nigeria, often enjoyed during celebrations and gatherings. This dish showcases the rich culinary traditions of the country, highlighting the use of bold spices and fresh ingredients. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Nigeria, with variations appearing in various West African cuisines and even in fusion restaurants worldwide.

NigerianNGmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb snails
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup pernod
4 tablespoons room temperature butter
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
4 slices bread

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats while enhancing flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity and flavor.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro adds freshness with lower cost.

1

Add snails into a very hot pan.

2

Pour in a little white wine and a little pernod to warm the snails.

3

Cook the snails until they are nice and warm.

4

In a bowl, mix room temperature butter with lemon zest.

5

Add minced shallots to the butter mixture.

6

Add minced garlic to the butter mixture.

7

Add a lot of chopped Italian parsley to the mixture.

8

Season with sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper.

9

Toast two pieces of bread.

10

Add the butter mixture to the pan with the warm snails and let it melt while cooking the shallots and garlic.

11

Put the escargot mixture onto the toasted bread to make bruschetta.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

potpanknifecutting boardspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

EscargotSnails in Pepper Sauce

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