Snail Fritters / Beignets D'Escargots

90 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 60 minutes

145 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	x	snails	canned or cooked
1	x	vegetable oil	for frying
1	x	parsley sprigs	to garnish
2	large	eggs	separated
1 1/2	cups	flour, all-purpose
2	tablespoons	olive oil
1	x	salt and black pepper
1	tablespoon	olive oil
1	x	herbs

Directions

First make the batter.

Mix the egg yolks with the flour and olive oil.

Add a little warm water to give a smooth, creamy consistency.

Season and leave to stand.

Just before using, gently fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites.

Drain the snails and marinade for 1 hour in the olive oil and chopped herbs (parsley, tarragon, chives, and chervil).

Drop the snails into the batter by the handful, then remove them one by one and drop into the hot frying oil (2 at a time in the case of petits-gris); fry until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.

Serve garnished with fried parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 41g

Amount per Serving

Calories 145 39% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.0g	10%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	5%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 53mg	18%
Sodium 18mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 18.0g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	3%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 4.0g	8%

Vitamin A	1%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	1%		Iron	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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