# Recipe using both oysters and snails **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [January 2, 2013, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-using-both-oysters-and-snails/645794 "2013-01-02T02:52:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2013, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-using-both-oysters-and-snails/645794/1 "2013-01-02T02:52:12Z")
I have oysters and snails left from last night. I considered tossing them in a stew, but we just had Polish Dill Pickle Soup tonight and I don’t feel like having another milk-based soup (or any soup, actually) tomorrow night. The snails are from a can (surprisingly tasty and not chewy whatsoever.) The oysters are raw. I found a couple of recipes. One seems too bland; one seems too rich and highly caloric. How about a sort of stir fry with veggies? Any ideas? I guess I don’t have to combine them, but I threw them in a cannister together last night… Any ideas? ---
**Author:** ![Jamicat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c67d28/32.png) [@Jamicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jamicat)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2013, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-using-both-oysters-and-snails/645794/2 "2013-01-02T04:14:09Z")
Baked Au Gratin w/Parmesan and garlic butter? ---
**Author:** ![Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2013, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-using-both-oysters-and-snails/645794/3 "2013-01-02T04:57:23Z")
That’s one of the recipes that I found and it just seemed so heavy (both butter and cheese wise.) Maybe baked with a dusting of breadcrumbs and parmesan? Also thinking of a curry dish, perhaps. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2013, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-using-both-oysters-and-snails/645794/4 "2013-01-02T05:03:47Z")
And all I can hear right now is Lawrence Olivier… ---
**Author:** ![Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2013, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-using-both-oysters-and-snails/645794/5 "2013-01-02T06:21:27Z")
His favorite pizza toppings. Yes! I am all over that! ---
**Author:** ![the\_diego](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7bcc69/32.png) [@the\_diego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_diego)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2013, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-using-both-oysters-and-snails/645794/6 "2013-01-02T06:49:20Z")
The raw oysters you stuff into a New York cut or sirloin steak which you then grill. For the canned snails, cook them in butter and garlic, along with fresh scallops. Nice surf-and-turf to impress one’s boss. ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2013, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-using-both-oysters-and-snails/645794/7 "2013-01-02T12:42:44Z")
> [@jayjay](#): > > And all I can hear right now is Lawrence Olivier… My first thought, too. Are you hosting a party showing the restored version of **Spartacus**? [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/jc3b7MP4pyw/hqdefault.jpg "NO MAN CAN WITHSTAND ROME") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc3b7MP4pyw) (And, technically, you’re hearing Anthony Hopkins. The original soundtrack with Olivier’s delivery was corrupted, and so they re-recorded it with a much olsder Tony Curtis, and with Hopkins doing his pitch-perfect Olivier impersonation) ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2013, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-using-both-oysters-and-snails/645794/8 "2013-01-02T13:53:59Z")
> [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](#): > > The snails are from a can (surprisingly tasty and not chewy whatsoever.) Tasting of what? - I’m genuinely curious, because I’ve never found snails to taste of anything at all, other than whatever they’re cooked in - i.e. garlic and butter or garlic and tomato. ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2013, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-using-both-oysters-and-snails/645794/9 "2013-01-02T14:35:51Z")
I once had a seafood-themed Bad Film Festival at which I served food appropriate to the movie. For _The Monster that Challenged the World_ I had snails (with shells), but nobody wanted to touch them. You have more tolerant friends than I do. Or maybe jusat as unadventurous, since you had them left over. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2013, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-using-both-oysters-and-snails/645794/10 "2013-01-02T15:03:04Z")
Make Oysters Florentine, including the snails just because you have them. ---
**Author:** ![Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2013, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-using-both-oysters-and-snails/645794/11 "2013-01-02T15:23:25Z")
> [@Mangetout](#): > > Tasting of what? - I’m genuinely curious, because I’ve never found snails to taste of anything at all, other than whatever they’re cooked in - i.e. garlic and butter or garlic and tomato. If I hadn’t known what they were, I would’ve guessed mussels; but they’re a bit more tender. ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2013, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-using-both-oysters-and-snails/645794/12 "2013-01-02T15:24:40Z")
Pizza! ---
**Author:** ![Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2013, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-using-both-oysters-and-snails/645794/13 "2013-01-02T15:27:32Z")
> [@TriPolar](#): > > Make Oysters Florentine, including the snails just because you have them. You win! Just found a great recipe. I am making this for supper. Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2013, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-using-both-oysters-and-snails/645794/14 "2013-01-03T04:02:34Z")
It was excellent! I accidentally mixed the breadcrumbs and parmesan with the spinach mixture, instead of sprinkling it on top before baking. So it ended up with more of a “dressing” texture. We both loved it! I also added mushrooms. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2013, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-using-both-oysters-and-snails/645794/15 "2013-01-03T04:23:58Z")
Glad it worked out for you. It’s one of my favorites. ---
**Author:** ![Lightlystarched](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Lightlystarched](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lightlystarched)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2013, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-using-both-oysters-and-snails/645794/16 "2013-01-03T17:04:36Z")
I’ve never eaten snails outside of a restaurant. Might be fun to try cooking them. How about a snail po’boy?