My Escargot

This is a wonderful dish. Please don't be afraid of snails, they are delectable!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb spinach (stemmed, torn)
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  lb  snail (cleaned, drained)
• 1  garlic clove (minced)
• 1  tablespoon anchovy paste
• 3  tablespoons pine nuts
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  orange rind (grated)
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 2  tablespoons butter
•  salt
•  fresh cracked pepper
•  fresh grated nutmeg (to taste)
• 1⁄4 cup gruyere cheese (grated)

Directions

1. Heat broiler.
2. Steam spinach until wilted. Squeeze dry. Mince. Set aside.
3. Heat butter in a skillet.
4. Add snails, garlic, paste, pine nuts and rind. Saute 2 minutes.
5. Add cream. Saute 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
6. Heat butter in another skillet.
7. Add spinach. Saute 2 minutes. Season.
8. Place in a sprayed casserole. Spoon snail mix on top.
9. Top with cheese. Broil 3 minutes.