Burgundy Snails
Burgundy Snails (Escargots de Bourgogne) is a classic French appetizer featuring land snails baked in their shells with a rich compound butter of garlic, parsley, and shallots. Originating from the Burgundy region, it's a celebrated dish of French haute cuisine.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat, primarily from the butter, and provides a good source of protein from the snails. A typical serving offers around 250-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 23 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.3 g |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
| Copper | 0.4 mg |
Per 6 snails (approx. 100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a symbol of French culinary tradition and a test of a chef's skill in preparing the compound butter. Nutritionally, snails are a surprisingly lean, sustainable protein source rich in iron and omega-3 fatty acids.
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