Quail With Grapes And Grappa Recipe

Name: Quail With Grapes And Grappa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups seedless green grapes; 8 (4-ounce) quail, skinned; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 8 (1-inch) rosemary sprigs; 8 (1-inch) thyme sprigs; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 1/4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided; 1/4 cup finely chopped prosciutto (about 1 ounce); 3 tablespoons grappa (Italian brandy) or cognac; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots; Whole rosemary sprigs (optional); Whole thyme sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups seedless green grapes
8 (4-ounce) quail, skinned
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 (1-inch) rosemary sprigs
8 (1-inch) thyme sprigs
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped prosciutto (about 1 ounce)
3 tablespoons grappa (Italian brandy) or cognac
1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots
Whole rosemary sprigs (optional)
Whole thyme sprigs (optional)

1
Cut 1/2 cup grapes in half lengthwise.
2
Sprinkle quail with salt and pepper. Place 1 (1-inch) rosemary sprig and 1 (1-inch) thyme sprig into cavity of each quail.
3
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add quail; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Arrange quail, breast sides up, in pan; add 1/2 cup broth. Partially cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 25 minutes or until done. Place quail on a platter; cover loosely with foil.
4
Add 1/4 cup broth, prosciutto, grappa, and shallots to pan; cook over medium-high heat 1 1/2 minutes or until shallots are tender, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Stir in 1/2 cup broth and whole and halved grapes; cook 2 minutes or until grapes are thoroughly heated. Pour grape mixture over quail; garnish with whole rosemary and thyme sprigs, if desired.

645

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 1/2 cups seedless green grapes, 8 (4-ounce) quail, skinned, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Quail With Grapes And Grappa falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Quail With Grapes And Grappa

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