Snails, Sicilian Style Recipe

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Snails, Sicilian Style
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  1. There is a small membrane, known as an operculum, at the opening of each snail.
  2. Use a toothpick to remove this membrane and it will come off easily.
  3. Place the snails in a basin and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
  4. Drain and rinse once more in cold water that contains a generous amount of salt.
  5. Rinse once more in cold water before cooking.
  6. Add four quarts of cold water to a kettle and add the snails and about three tablespoons salt.
  7. Bring slowly to a boil and simmer six minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Meanwhile, place the garlic and one teaspoon of salt in a small, heavy bowl.
  9. Crush the garlic with a pestle or the back of a heavy spoon to make a paste.
  10. Add the oil, pepper (to taste), lemon juice, and six tablespoons cold water.
  11. Stir with a whisk to blend.
  12. Drain the snails and serve hot with the sauce cold.
  13. Note: To eat the snails, pull out the meat with a pick and dip them one at a time in the sauce.
  14. The whole snail may be eaten, although the most fastidious prefer to skip the soft after end of the meat, which is the digestive tract.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 88.4 Kcal (370 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.34g 14%
Sodium 0.37mg 0%
Potassium 24.95mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.75g 1%
Sugars 0.62g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 0%
Protein 0.06g 0%
Vitamin C 8.2mg 14%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 288.34 Kcal (1207 kJ)
Calories from fat 274.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.45g 14%
Sodium 1.22mg 0%
Potassium 81.39mg 1%
Total Carbs 5.72g 1%
Sugars 2.02g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 0%
Protein 0.2g 0%
Vitamin C 26.9mg 14%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 9.9mg 0%

* 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

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

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