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Snail Recipe (African Peppered Snails)
This delicious snail recipe (African peppered snails) sautéed with peppers, onions, and garlic, make a fantastic finger food or appetizer that will leave you licking your fingers!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
35
minutes
mins
Total Time
45
minutes
mins
Course:
Snack, Side Dishes and Appetizers
Cuisine:
African
Servings:
4
Calories:
189
kcal
Author:
Tayo Oredola
Ingredients
1
lb
snails
de-shelled
½
red bell peppers
1
habanero pepper
½
onions
2
cloves
garlic
2
tablespoon
olive oil
1
teaspoon
crayfish
substitute with 1 tablespoon of fish sauce
2
teaspoon
bouillon
1
teaspoon
black pepper
1
teaspoon
salt to cook
1
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
1
lemon
to clean the snail
Instructions
To clean the snail
If using fresh snails, boil them in a pot of water for 5 minutes.
Drain the water and using a pair of tweezers, pull the snails out of their shell, and place them in a bowl.
Squeeze in some lemon juice and let them sit for 5-10 minutes.
Scrub the snails with lemon until the sliminess is gone.
Rinse with plenty of cold water.
To cook the snails
Place snail in a pot, add water, 1 teaspoon bouillon, salt, and pepper.
Boil the snails for 20 -30 minutes till tender.
Alternatively, fry snails till crispy (about 10 minutes).
To make the snail sauce
Chop the habanero pepper, bell pepper, and onions, and mince the garlic.
Saute onions and garlic in olive oil till fragrant.
Add red bell pepper, habanero pepper, 1 teaspoon bouillon, cayenne pepper, and ground crayfish.
Saute for 5 mins.
Add snails, cover pot, and cook on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes.
About halfway, taste for salt and spices and adjust if necessary.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe serves 4 and contains 6 net carbs per serving.
You can omit the cayenne pepper if you don't want it extra spicy. The habanero pepper will already provide enough heat for this dish.
Make sure the snails are cooked covered and on medium-low heat so that the flavors from the peppers and aromatics can fully sink in.
If you don't have ground crayfish, you can substitute with 1 tablespoon of fish sauce or leave it out.
Nutrition
Calories:
189
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
8
g
|
Protein:
19
g
|
Fat:
9
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
58
mg
|
Sodium:
92
mg
|
Potassium:
531
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
790
IU
|
Vitamin C:
39
mg
|
Calcium:
24
mg
|
Iron:
4
mg