Greek-Style Quail with Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Greek-Style Quail with Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 6 garlic cloves, 5 finely chopped, 1 grated; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, plus more for seasoning; 8 quail (3 1/4 pounds), backbones removed and quail flattened; Kosher salt; 3/4 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt; 1 scallion, finely chopped; Warm pita bread, for serving

Servings: persons

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 large shallot, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, 5 finely chopped, 1 grated
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon pepper, plus more for seasoning
8 quail (3 1/4 pounds), backbones removed and quail flattened
Kosher salt
3/4 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
1 scallion, finely chopped
Warm pita bread, for serving

1
In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the olive oil with the lemon juice, shallot, chopped garlic, oregano, cumin, nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
2
Add the quail and toss to coat.
3
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
4
Preheat the oven to 475.
5
Arrange the quail skin side up on a baking sheet in a single layer.
6
Season with salt and pepper and roast for 9 to 10 minutes, until golden and just cooked through.
7
Transfer the quail to a platter and let rest for 5 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir the yogurt with the scallion, grated garlic and the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
9
Serve the quail with the yogurt sauce and warm pita bread.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 large shallot, finely chopped, 6 garlic cloves, 5 finely chopped, 1 grated, and more.

Yes, Greek-Style Quail with Yogurt Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek-Style Quail with Yogurt Sauce

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