Best Quail Casserole Recipes

QUAIL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix the flour and salt (more salt to taste).
• Split the birds down the back and dust them lightly with the flour and salt mix.
• Melt the butter in a skillet and place the birds skin side down. Turn over and sautee until they are brown on both sides.
• Place the birds in a large casserole with a lid. Chop the mushrooms and add them, along with the parsley, to the top of the birds.
• Pour in enough wine to cover the birds half-way. Cover.
• Bake for 1 hour.
• To serve, spoon the wine gravy over the top.

QUAIL AND LENTIL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Pour boiling water over the lentils in a bowl, and set aside for 30 minutes. Drain well.
• Season the quail with salt and pepper and dredge lightly with flour.
• Heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan, and brown the quail all over. Set the birds aside.
• Add the bacon, and cook until it is crisp. Drain, and pat dry.
• Add the onion, garlic and thyme, and cook gently until the onion has softened.
• Add the tomatoes, drained lentils, stock and wine, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Uncover, and simmer for an additional 20 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
• Add the quail, and simmer, in covered pan, for 10 to 15 minutes longer or until the quail are cooked and the lentil mixture has thickened.
• Serve directly from the pan, and sprinkle with additional herbs for garnish, if desired.