INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

*available at butcher shops and some supermarkets
Sprinkle each quail with 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon oil,
thyme, and salt and pepper to taste and rub gently into cavity and skin. In
a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow pan marinate quail, chilled, at
least 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 300F. Line a plate with wax paper.
Pat quail dry inside and out and in a shallow dish combine flour, paprika,
and salt and pepper to taste. Dredge quail in mixture, 1 at a time, shaking
off excess, and transfer to prepared plate.
Heat a large heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over moderately high heat
until hot and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and butter. Heat fat until
foam begins to subside and saute quail until golden brown and cooked
through, about 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer quail to a shallow
baking pan and keep warm in oven.
In fat remaining in skillet saute mushrooms with garlic, stirring, until
liquid mushrooms give off is evaporated and add broth, Port, and remaining
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce. Simmer sauce until thickened and reduced
to about 3/4 cup, about 15 minutes, and stir in vinegar and salt and pepper
to taste.
On a cutting board halve quail and stir any quail juices from pan and board
into sauce.
Serves 2.
Gourmet October 1994
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