Indulge in the Southern charm of fried quail, a crispy and flavorful delicacy, paired with succulent sausage and a creamy oyster sauce. This delightful dish, deeply rooted in Louisiana cuisine, presents a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The quail, expertly fried to golden perfection, offers a crispy exterior and tender, juicy meat. The savory sausage adds a hearty and smoky dimension, while the oyster cream sauce envelops everything in a rich, velvety embrace.
Alongside the main recipe, you'll find variations to cater to your preferences. For a more traditional approach, try the Pan-Fried Quail with Sausage and Gravy. For a touch of elegance, opt for the Roasted Quail with Sausage and Mushroom Duxelles. And for a quick and easy weeknight meal, the Skillet-Fried Quail with Sausage and Peppers is your go-to choice. Each recipe is carefully crafted to showcase the versatility of fried quail and the harmonious blend of flavors it creates with sausage and various accompaniments.
SOUTHERN FRIED QUAIL
Southern Fried Quail are a delicacy straight out of my childhood. Simply seasoned, deep fried, and served with cheese grits on the side for an authentic southern dinner.
Provided by Lana Stuart
Categories Main Dishes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rinse the quail and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Generously season each bird with salt and pepper both inside and out.
- Place quail in a pan and sprinkle over a generous amount of flour, turning the quail in the flour to thoroughly coat the birds.
- Meanwhile, in a well-seasoned black iron skillet, add enough oil to cover the pan to a depth of about 1 inch.
- Bring the oil to frying temperature (about 325) over medium-high heat.
- Add prepared quail to the hot oil and fry 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown all over.
- Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 480 kcal, Protein 43 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 166 mg, Sodium 116 mg, UnsaturatedFat 21 g
STUFFED QUAIL
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place the bread on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and salt. Toast for 5 to 8 minutes, until crisp. Transfer to a large bowl.
- In a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, heat the butter until it's melted and foamy. Add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the parsley, sage and chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper. Add the toasted bread and toss to combine. If you need more liquid for the bread, add more chicken stock 1/4 cup at a time. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool to room temperature
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Once the stuffing is cool, wear kitchen rubber gloves to stuff the cavity of the quails with about 1 cup of stuffing per quail. Place the remaining stuffing on the bottom of a roasting pan or large cast-iron skillet. Season the quail with salt and pepper and rest on top of the stuffing. Roast the quail for 15 to 20 minutes or until juices run clear when you pierce the skin. Serve right away.
QUAIL STUFFED WITH SAUSAGE
Steps:
- In a large container, mix together the pineapple juice, orange juice, and honey. Marinate the quail in this mixture overnight, refrigerated.
- Stuff each marinated quail with a small rolled ball of the hot sausage. Dust each quail lightly with Everglades Seasoning, then wrap each quail with a strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Smoke the quail over indirect heat for 2 to 3 hours.
GRILLED QUAIL WITH OYSTER SAUCE
Provided by Craig Claiborne
Categories dinner, project, main course
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees.
- Sprinkle the quail inside and out with salt and pepper, and arrange them in a baking dish. Wrap the breast of each quail with half a slice of bacon, folding it under and neatly overlapping the ends. The quail should be placed, breast-side-up, in the baking dish.
- Blend the oil, vinegar and thyme, and spoon an equal amount of the sauce over each quail. Place in the oven, and bake 13 to 15 minutes. Put under the broiler briefly to crisp the bacon.
- To prepare the oyster sauce, heat the butter in a heavy skillet or casserole, and add the prosciutto and leeks. Cook about 1 minute, stirring, and add the cream and pimento. Cook over relatively high heat about 10 minutes or until reduced to about 1 cup.
- Put the oysters in a small skillet, and cook over moderately high heat, shaking the skillet briefly until the oysters just start to bubble. Take care not to overcook the oysters, or they will toughen. Drain the oysters, and add them to the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the quail and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1199, UnsaturatedFat 56 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 103 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 59 grams, SaturatedFat 39 grams, Sodium 1110 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
COUNTRY FRIED QUAIL
The recipe states that it serves 6, but not in my house...six quail would just be an appetizer. Of course, the recipe can be doubled easily to feed hungrier appetites.
Provided by Dreamgoddess
Categories Quail
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spread the quail open and pat dry with paper towels.
- Combine the 1/4 c flour, 1 t salt and 1/2 t pepper.
- Dredge the quail in the seasoned flour.
- Pour oil to 1/4" depth in the skillet and heat.
- Add the floured quail to the oil when it's hot and brown on both sides.
- Remove the quail from the skillet.
- Combine the 3 T flour, 1 c water (or milk and water), and 1/2 t salt.
- Add to the drippings in the skillet and stir to combine.
- Add the quail back in the skillet.
- Add enough water to come halfway up the quail.
- Cover and reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer for 30 minutes or until the quail is done and the gravy has thickened.
CORNMEAL FRIED OYSTERS WITH RED CABBAGE AND SAUSAGE
I love oysters, I grew up eating them raw out of shot glasses. I did not realize that most people dislike oysters. This recipe is great if you haven't had oysters before or you had a bad experience eating them.
Provided by Ashley U
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Toss the red cabbage, vinegar, salt and sugar. Set aside while you are preparing the other ingredients.
- Heat the 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy frying pan over medium heat and sauté the garlic until light gold in color. Stir in the onion and sauté until lightly browned. Add the sausages and fry, crumbling with a fork, until cooked through. Add the apple and the red cabbage mixture and turn the heat to high. Sauté, stirring frequently, until the cabbage is glistening and heated through. Remove from the heat.
- Coat the oysters with the cornmeal mixture and place on a plate. Sprinkle the leftover cornmeal mixture over the oysters.
- Preheat the oven to 250°. Heat ½ inch vegetable oil in a large, heavy frying pan until a haze forms over the oil. Fry the oysters, without overcrowding the pan, until golden brown on both sides. Drain each batch on absorbent paper, then transfer to a baking sheet and place in the oven.
- When the oysters are all cooked, reheat the cabbage and sausage mixture over high heat, stirring frequently, until hot and tender-crisp. Place on a heated platter and surround with the oysters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.9, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 148.7, Sodium 1371.8, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6.9, Protein 35.9
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked quail and pre-shucked oysters.
- Season the quail generously with salt and pepper before frying.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when frying the quail; this will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Cook the quail until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
- Make sure the sausage is cooked through before adding it to the sauce.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot for making the sauce; this will help prevent it from scorching.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the quail with the sauce spooned over top.
Conclusion:
Fried quail with sausage and oyster cream is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The quail is tender and juicy, the sausage is savory and flavorful, and the oyster cream is rich and decadent. This dish is sure to impress your guests.
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