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Easy Pan Fried Cast Iron Quail

8 Quail Nestled Into And Cooked In A Cast Iron Skillet
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This simple and quick cast iron pan fried and roasted quail recipe cooks in minutes. The best way to cook quail is fast because it is so small and lean.

Ingredients

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  • 8 (~4.5oz each) whole quail
  • 1 Tbsp safflower or vegetable oil
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Dry the quail with a paper towel and salt and pepper.  
  • Truss (tie together) the legs to keep it presentable and to cook more evenly. (This is an optional step).
  • Preheat skillet to high heat and add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan.  When hot, add the birds breast side down.   Sear ~ 4-5 minutes or until golden brown, flip and place in oven.  
  • Cook quail in the oven ~10 minutes or until internal temperature of the quail reaches 165F.
  • Add salt to taste and serve with Roasted Brussels Sprouts.  Happy Eating!  Beckie

Notes

  • Don't want to tie the legs together?  Skip it - the bird will still cook!
  • Want the breast a little darker?  Broil the last couple minutes (watch carefully!) in the oven