Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our sauteed quail recipe, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This dish features tender quail meat expertly browned and infused with aromatic herbs, complemented by a vibrant medley of dried cherries, adding a touch of sweetness and tang. The accompanying recipes offer a diverse range of culinary creations, from the classic elegance of Asparagus with Lemon Butter Sauce to the rustic charm of Creamy Polenta with Wild Mushrooms. Explore these recipes and discover the joy of preparing a memorable meal that will impress your family and friends.
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SAUTEED QUAIL IN DOOR COUNTRY CHERRY SAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Melt butter in large saute pan. Add quail and saute on both sides. Carefully add brandy and flame. Let flame die down and flip the quail in the brandy. Remove quail and place in a small oven-proof pan. Roast for 8 minutes, until internal temperature of quail is 150 degrees F. While the quail are roasting, add the drained dried cherries to the pan along with the cherry juice, sugar and thyme. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the arrowroot mixture and simmer until thickened. Arrowroot will produce a clearer sauce than cornstarch although both will work well. Return quail to the sauce mixture and simmer for 1 minute.
PAN-ROASTED QUAIL WITH DRIED CHERRIES AND PINOT NOIR SAUCE
I love the rich and "wild" taste of quail. I'm not alone: because the flavor is appealingly gamey (but not as liver-y as squab), it's one of the most popular and accessible game birds on the menu. At Bayona, I use Mississippi bobwhite quail, which is particularly plump and tender, but any variety will work in this recipe. When marinated and grilled, quail makes for the ultimate finger food. But the birds become sexy and sophisticated when paired with a lovely red wine sauce, plumped tart cherries, and sautéed spinach. Add a wedge of crispy polenta or some herb-roasted potatoes and you have a sweet and savory main course.
Yield makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the pinot noir, cherries, shallots, and vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add the stock and simmer until the liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup. Whisk in the currant jelly, then whisk in 1 tablespoon butter. Season to taste with salt. The sauce should be pleasantly fruity, not too sweet, and slightly viscous, with a nice sheen. Keep it warm while cooking the quail.
- Season the quail with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add half the quail, breast side down.
- Cook about 4 minutes, then turn and cook about 4 minutes on the underside. Maintain a lively heat and keep a little space between the quail so they do not start to steam: you want the skin golden brown and a little crispy. Heat the remaining olive oil and repeat with remaining quail.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spinach and a pinch of salt and cook until just wilted, 2-3 minutes. Squeeze the spinach with tongs to remove excess moisture and divide it among four plates. Place 2 quail on each bed of spinach and spoon the warm sauce over the quail.
SAUTEED QUAIL SALAD
Steps:
- To make dressing, combine all ingredients in a blender, except for the oil. Blend until well combined. With the blender on low speed, drizzle 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil into blender. Chill.
- Combine all of the quail marinade ingredients except oil and butter. Add the quail and marinate for at least 3 hours in the refrigerator. Remove the quail from the marinade and saute in olive oil and butter. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes on each side. They will turn a golden dark oak color.
- Combine the lettuce, spring mix, tomato, onion, and cilantro in a large bowl. Dress the salad with dressing. Divide salad onto 4 salad plates. Cut the quail in 1/2 and place at the base of the salad. Garnish with chives or scallions and serve.
SAUTEED QUAIL WITH RAISINS
Provided by Craig Claiborne
Categories dinner, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle quail on all sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat half of butter in skillet, with lid, large enough to hold opened quail in one layer without crowding. Add quail, breast side down, in skillet, and cook until golden brown on one side, about 2 minutes. Cook about 1 minute on second side until golden.
- Scatter shallots around quail and cook briefly, stirring. Sprinkle with Cognac and add broth. Cover and let simmer about 8 minutes. Add grapes, cover and cook 2 minutes more.
- Transfer quail to warm platter. Let sauce cook down 2 minutes. Swirl in remaining butter. Return quail to sauce. Heat sauce briefly and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 749, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 1069 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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