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Salads » Snail Salad

Snail Salad

by Lynne Webb on December 10, 2008 (Updated August 17, 2021) // 15 Comments

Scungilli Salad is a delicious appetizer to serve with an authentic Italian meal.
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Bowl of Snail Salad

Having lived 22 years in Rhode Island with its large Italian population, our family grew accustomed to finding freshly made “Snail Salad” in the seafood markets on a regular basis.

Now, living in a warmer climate, it took some searching to even find the scungilli. Therefore, Insalata di Scungilli is reserved for special occasions like our traditional Christmas Eve Italian-style seafood dinner.

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Snail Salad

Snail Salad

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Scungilli Salad is a delicious appetizer to serve with an authentic Italian meal.
Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time : 1 hr
Total Time : 1 hr 15 mins
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Ingredients 

  • 1/2 pound scungilli, without the shell – see recipe notes below
  • 2 stalks celery, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

Instructions 

  • Place the scungilli in a stockpot and cover completely with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat and reduce to a steady simmer.
  • Cook the scungilli until it can be fairly easily pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes to an hour.
  • Drain and allow to cool enough to handle. If necessary, clean as described in the recipe notes below.
  • Slice the cooled, cleaned scungilli as thinly as possible and place in a medium bowl.
  • Add the celery and onion.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl, add to scungilli, celery and onion mixture and toss to coat well.
  • Taste and adjust the salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • Either serve at room temperature or chill a minimum of one hour before serving.
  • This recipe can be made a day in advance.

Recipe Notes

Recipe Notes:

If you’re not familiar, scungilli is a variety of whelk, similar to conch. The shell is quite large, about 6 to 8 inches in length.
Most often scungilli is sold frozen and already shelled, although depending on where you live, you may be able to buy them fresh.
If you do buy them frozen, defrost them in the refrigerator before cooking.
To clean the scungilli after cooking, remove any hard cartilage you might find at the large end of the snail in addition to the brown sac that runs along the outer side and rinse before slicing.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Snail Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
91
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Sodium
 
366
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Have you tried this recipe?Did you add your own special touch? We’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment and a rating to share your thoughts with others.

Author: Lynne Webb | 

Course: Appetizers
 | 
Cuisine: Italian

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  1. Susan says

    December 6, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    I’m a Rhode Islander- who moved to Henderson, NV. I found a can of scungilli 16 oz at the International Market store in Vegas. Made my own salad.

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      December 7, 2021 at 5:28 pm

      Hi Susan,
      I’ve used the canned scungilli many times. It’s so easy to work with and really just as good as the frozen you can buy in other parts of the country.

      Reply
  2. Reva Perkins says

    December 22, 2018 at 11:53 am

    4 stars
    I like to add sliced red onion with sliced fennel and black olives and I make a red wine vinaigrette,
    Salt pepper fresh parsley lemon olive oil. Then you can add whatever you like. For example garlic, red onion, roasted peppers, olives fennel etc

    Reply
  3. Reva Perkins says

    December 22, 2018 at 11:53 am

    4 stars
    I like to add sliced red onion with sliced fennel and black olives and I make a red wine vinaigrette,
    Salt pepper fresh parsley lemon olive oil. Then you can add whatever you like. For example garlic, red onion, roasted peppers, olives fennel etc

    Reply
  4. Alphonse mannarelli says

    April 4, 2016 at 6:46 pm

    I’m from Rhode Island living in ft. Lauderdale. Where can I buy snails? People in this part of the country have no idea what I’m talking about.

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      April 5, 2016 at 6:10 am

      Hi Alphonse,
      We have a seafood market here in Orlando that carries it both frozen and in cans. The canned brand is La Monica and it comes pre-sliced, which could be a real time-saver. There are a couple of online shopping sources for it. One is Ivarone Brothers in NY: https://www.ibfoods.com/scungilli-sliced-conch/ – the other is Amazon.com. You can read reviews of the product on both websites. Overall people seem to be satisfied with the quality. I haven’t tried the canned yet, but I plan to do that and add my thoughts to the recipe notes here. Hope this helps. Let us know if you give it a try.

      Reply
      • Al says

        December 23, 2020 at 12:16 pm

        Delaware farms in Hollywood Florida. They have fresh snails.

      • Lynne Webb says

        December 23, 2020 at 2:07 pm

        Thanks for sharing that information!

  5. Sabrina says

    December 22, 2015 at 9:51 pm

    Iavarone Brothers in Wantaugh, NY sells 29 oz. cans. I live in CA and order from them every year.

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      December 23, 2015 at 11:32 am

      Hi Sabrina,
      That’s good information. Thank you for sharing it.

      Reply
  6. Joe Izzillo says

    November 14, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    When you buy scungilli in the can, are they already cooked?

    Reply
  7. gary says

    September 7, 2011 at 10:31 am

    where can i get snail salad in the n.h. area.Also can i order it frozen if so where.

    Reply
  8. Karen says

    September 14, 2010 at 9:43 pm

    I cant wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
  9. Carolyn Clinton says

    March 9, 2010 at 5:06 pm

    Do you know where I can buy snails in Orlando FI.? I am from R.I too
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      March 9, 2010 at 5:15 pm

      Lombardi’s in Winter Park sells them frozen: https://www.lombardismarket.com/

      Reply

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