Snails from Cataluña | CARACOLES A LA LLAUNA
Course: MainServings
4
peopleCooking time
22
minutesDiscover the traditional flavors of Cataluña with this authentic ‘Caracoles a la Llauna’ recipe. A Spanish culinary delight, these snails are prepared with simple ingredients, delicately seasoned, and served with homemade alioli. Perfect for an adventurous main course, this dish will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Spanish cuisine.
Ingredients
- Caracoles a la Llauna
1kg snails
salt and pepper
olive oil
brandy
- Alioli
an egg yolk
a clove of garlic
lemon juice
salt
150ml olive oil
Directions
- Caracoles a la Llauna
- Lay the snails out on a tray, orifice upwards, and cover very generously with salt and olive oil. Season with ground black pepper.
- Cook snails over hot embers for around 15-20 minutes, continuing to season with salt and pepper and adding more oil throughout.
- Flambé the snails with brandy and cook for a final minute or two. Serve with alioli for dipping.
- Alioli
- Finely mince the garlic and add into a bowl with the egg yolk, a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
- Whisk in the olive oil very slowly at first, adding in a little at time allowing the mixture to emulsify properly. Season to taste.
