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Yummy Peppered Snail

Peppered Snail

Peppered snails are a popular dish in different parts of the world, especially in Africa. The snails are cleaned and gently boiled until they’re nice and tender. Then, coated in a delicious sauce made from things like peppers, onions, garlic, and secret spices
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Nigerian
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Ib snails (deshelled)
  • 2 medium onions (sliced)
  • 3 scotch bonnet (grated)
  • 1 small bell pepper (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon bouillon powder
  • 1 lemon(to clean the snails)
  • Salt and seasoning to taste

Instructions
 

Clean and Prepare the Snails

  • Wash the snails thoroughly in cold water.
    2 Ib snails (deshelled)
  • Squeeze lemon juice over the snails and rub them to remove any slime or residue.
    1 lemon(to clean the snails)
  • Rinse the snails again under cold water and drain.

Cook the Snails

  • Place the cleaned snails in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
  • Let the snails boil for about 20-30 minutes to further clean and tenderize them, drain the snails and set them aside.
  • Prepare the Peppered Snail Sauce
  • Heat the vegetable oil over medium heat, add the sliced onions and sauté until they become translucent.
    2 tablespoon Vegetable oil, 2 medium onions (sliced)
  • Add the grated scotch bonnet peppers and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for a couple of minutes to release their flavors.
    3 scotch bonnet (grated), 2 cloves garlic
  • Stir in the chopped bell pepper and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
    1 small bell pepper (chopped)
  • Sprinkle in the black pepper, cayenne pepper, and bouillon powder. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.
    1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon bouillon powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Add the boiled snails to the pan, ensuring they are well-coated with the pepper mixture.
  • Allow the snails to simmer in the flavorful sauce for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  • Once the snails are heated through and have absorbed the flavors, remove the pan from heat, serve the peppered snails as a delicious appetizer or main dish, garnished with fresh herbs if desired
Keyword Peppered Snail
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