Greek Snails, Cretan Style, W/ Vinegar or Tomatoes Recipe

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Greek Snails, Cretan Style, W/ Vinegar or Tomatoes
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
420
Calories
Total time
6
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. First be sure all the snails are alive, then wash them thoroughly in cold water and place in their shells in a container large enough to hold them.
  2. Pour hot water over them to cover and bring to a boil.
  3. Add a teaspoon of salt for each quart of water and continue to boil for 20 minutes, skimming off foam.
  4. Drain the snails, then wash in cold water and drain again.
  5. In a deep, heavy pan, heat olive oil almost to the boiling point, using 1/2 cup olive oil per pound of snails.
  6. Add the snails and fry for 10 minutes, turning carefully with tongs to avoid spattering oil.
  7. Pour in 1/4 cup redwine vinegar for each pound of snails.
  8. Remove from heat and stirconstantly for a few minutes.
  9. Remove the snails to individual plates and serve hot with a little of the remaining sauce, and some bread and wine, as an appetizer or first course.
  10. -SNAILSBRAISED WITH TOMATOES-.
  11. Prepare the snails for cooking as directed above.
  12. In a deep, heavypan, heat 1/2 cup olive oil per pound of snails, add some salt for seasoning and then the snails.
  13. Cover, lower the heat, and cook for 10 minutes, turning once.
  14. Add a grated onion and 1/4 cup choppedfresh parsley per pound of snails.
  15. Stir over medium heat for afew minutes, then add a pound of peeled, chopped tomatoes for eachpound of snails.
  16. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender.
  17. Serve with fried potatoes and baby zucchini salad.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 419.6 Kcal (1757 kJ)
Calories from fat 299.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.29g 51%
Cholesterol 64.79mg 22%
Sodium 96.45mg 4%
Potassium 686.65mg 15%
Total Carbs 6.73g 2%
Sugars 2.59g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.03g 4%
Protein 21.6g 43%
Vitamin C 13.1mg 22%
Iron 5.3mg 30%
Calcium 26.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 166.03 Kcal (695 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.17g 51%
Cholesterol 25.64mg 22%
Sodium 38.16mg 4%
Potassium 271.7mg 15%
Total Carbs 2.66g 2%
Sugars 1.03g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.41g 4%
Protein 8.55g 43%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 22%
Iron 2.1mg 30%
Calcium 10.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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