Frozen Spotted Babylon Snails

Overview

Sourced from clean coastal grounds and put into the freezer soon after harvest, these shellfish carry a beautiful brown-and-white spotted shell with plump, springy meat tucked inside. They are a fixture of seaside eating, equally at home on a party platter or in a spicy wok.

Why You Will Love It

• Distinctive spotted shell pattern with plump meat in every shell
• Quick-frozen after harvest to hold the sweet, bouncy texture
• Cleaned and processed, cutting down the prep work at home
• Firm without being tough, with clean natural sea flavour
• Works boiled, stir-fried, cold-marinated, braised or as a hot pot addition
• Uniform sizing that cooks evenly across the whole pack

Ways to Enjoy

Boil — thaw in the refrigerator, rinse the shells, then cook in boiling water until the meat is done. Serve with a garlic and chilli dip.
Chilli marinade — boil first, then steep for several hours in chilli, garlic, spring onion and vinegar.
Wok stir-fry — cook fast over high heat with ginger, garlic and fresh chilli.
Braised — simmer with aromatic spices; stop as soon as the meat is tender so it does not turn rubbery.

Storage

Keep at -18°C or below. Thaw inside the refrigerator before preparing. Do not refreeze after complete thawing, and keep the pack sealed so the shells do not pick up other freezer odours.