Roasted Quail Stuffed with Creole Oyster Dressing Recipe

Name: Roasted Quail Stuffed with Creole Oyster Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups dense day-old white bread (cut in 1 inch cubes); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 12 onion (chopped); 2 tablespoons shallots (minced); 12 celery rib (chopped); 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 cups raw oysters (chopped, reserve liquid); salt & pepper; 4 quail (2 per person); salt & pepper; ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)

Servings: persons

3 cups dense day-old white bread (cut in 1 inch cubes)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
12 onion (chopped)
2 tablespoons shallots (minced)
12 celery rib (chopped)
1 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups raw oysters (chopped, reserve liquid)
salt & pepper
4 quail (2 per person)
salt & pepper
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Heat olive oil in a large saute pan.
3
Add shallots, onions& celery.
4
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Add the garlic& continue sauteing for 1 more minute.
6
Add the 1 cup of reserved oyster liquid& bring to a simmer.
7
Add the chopped oysters& cook another 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Place into a large bowl with bread cubes& season with thyme, salt& pepper.
9
To prepare the quail, season the quail very well, including the inside of the meat, with salt& pepper.
10
Stuff each quail with 2 ounces of the stuffing& brush with butter.
11
Roast the quail about 20 minutes.
12
Because quail are so small, serve 2 quails per person.

445

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups dense day-old white bread (cut in 1 inch cubes), 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 12 onion (chopped), 2 tablespoons shallots (minced), and more.

Yes, Roasted Quail Stuffed with Creole Oyster Dressing falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Roasted Quail Stuffed with Creole Oyster Dressing

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