Nannie's Smothered Quail

Name: Nannie's Smothered Quail
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 158 milliliters all-purpose flour; 0 teaspoons ground red pepper; 1 teaspoons ground black pepper; 6 dressed quail; 1 teaspoons salt; 177 milliliters vegetable oil; 473 milliliters water

Nannie's Smothered Quail might be a good recipe to expand your main course repertoire. This recipe makes 3 servings with 992 calories, 46g of protein, and 81g of fat each. This recipe covers 31% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of ground pepper, water, ground pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the water you could follow this main course with the Watermelon-Peach Slushies as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.

Instructions

Split quail lengthwise to, but not through, breast bone; spread quail open, and pat dry.

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Combine flour and next 4 ingredients; dredge quail in flour mixture, reserving flour mixture.

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All Purpose Flour

Quail

Pour oil into a 12" cast-iron skillet. Fry quail in 2 batches in hot oil over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until browned.

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Quail

Cooking Oil

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Remove quail, and set aside. Reserve 1/4 cup drippings in skillet.

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Quail

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Add reserved flour mixture to drippings. Cook, stirring constantly, 4 minutes or until flour is browned. Slowly add water, stirring constantly. Return quail to skillet; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until quail is tender and gravy is thickened.

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