Aromatic Snails

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Ingredients

1. 1 cup dry white wine
2. 1 cup water
3. 8 large garlic cloves, chopped
4. 3 large thyme sprigs
5. 2 strips orange zest
6. 2 large shallots, chopped
7. 2 tablespoons Cognac
8. Four 8.75-ounce cans large snails (see Note), drained and rinsed
9. 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
10. Freshly ground pepper
11. About 48 snail shells, for serving

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the wine, water, garlic, thyme, orange zest, shallots and Cognac. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
2. Add the snails, salt and a few grindings of pepper, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 20 minutes. Transfer the snails to the shells and serve.