Cherry-Sauced Quail

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Course : Sauces
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

4 whole dressed quail -- skin on
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
---SAUCE---
1/3 cup dried sweetend cherries -- halved
1/3 cup port wine
3 tablespoons cherry preserves
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
 

Preparation:

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Sprinkle surface and cavities of qual with salt and pepper. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add quail. Cook quail five to six minutes, or until browned on all sides. Turn quail frequently. Arrange quail breast-side up in an 8-inch square baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until meat is tender and juices run clear. Meanwhile, in a 1-quart saucepan, combine sauce ingredeints. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil on minute stirring frequently. Serve sauce with quail.

 

Nutritional Information:

574 Calories (kcal); 35g Total Fat; (61% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 48g Carbohydrate; 93mg Cholesterol; 378mg Sodium