Snails, Sicilian Style
2 lb Land snails Water Salt 2 Cloves garlic finely chopped 1/4 c Olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c Lemon juice Serves 6 to 8. 1. There is a small membrane, known as an op...
Ingredients
- 2lbland snails
- 1/4c olive oil
Directions
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2 lb Land snails Water Salt 2 Cloves garlic finely chopped 1/4 c Olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c Lemon juice Serves 6 to 8
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There is a small membrane, known as an operculum, at the opening of each snail
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Use a toothpick to remove this membrane and it will come off easily
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Place the snails in a basin and rinse thoroughly with cold water
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Drain and rinse once more in cold water that contains a generous amount of salt
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Rinse once more in cold water before cooking
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Add four quarts of cold water to a kettle and add the snails and about three tablespoons salt
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Bring slowly to a boil and simmer six minutes, stirring occasionally