Escargots in Garlic Butter
Snails cooked and served in their shells, filled with a rich garlic, parsley, and butter mixture.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- snails
- butter (Dairy)
- garlic
- parsley
- shallots
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- snails (molluscs)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionDrenched in a compound butter sauce.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffNo flour is used in the dish itself, but it is served with baguette for dipping into the garlic butter, so bread crumbs routinely contact the butter and shells. Celiacs should skip the bread and request the dish without it.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKPeanuts are not used.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKTree nuts are not used.
Shellfish-Free
Likely contains restrictionSnails are molluscs, which are classified under shellfish and share cross-reactive proteins.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs are used.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish ingredients.
Soy-Free
Likely OKSoy is not used.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not used.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains snails (animals).
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Drenched in a compound butter sauce. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | No flour is used in the dish itself, but it is served with baguette for dipping into the garlic butter, so bread crumbs routinely contact the butter and shells. Celiacs should skip the bread and request the dish without it. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | Peanuts are not used. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | Tree nuts are not used. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Snails are molluscs, which are classified under shellfish and share cross-reactive proteins. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs are used. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish ingredients. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | Soy is not used. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not used. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains snails (animals). |
Key risk: The snails are completely drenched in butter. Additionally, snails are land molluscs and can trigger severe allergic reactions in people with shellfish allergies.
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