Caracoles a La Madrileña
Caracoles a la Madrileña is a traditional Spanish dish from Madrid, featuring snails in a spicy, flavorful sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Parsley - A handful, chopped
- Salt - To taste
- Water - 2 cups
- White wine - 1/2 cup
- Cayenne pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Tomato - 1, chopped
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, chopped
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Snails - 1 kg
Let's Get Started
- Clean the snails thoroughly.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
- Add the tomato, paprika, and cayenne pepper, and cook for a few more minutes.
- Add the snails to the pot and stir well to coat them in the sauce.
- Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for a few minutes to evaporate the alcohol.
- Add the water and salt, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 2 hours, or until the snails are tender.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 3g