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Traditional Portuguese Oven Roasted Quail Recipe

Traditional Portuguese oven roasted quail, has a unique and flavorful taste, and simple and easy to make and combined with some roasted potatoes and seasonings.
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Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Time 40 min
Ready In 50 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings2

Ingredients

2 quails, chopped into halves8 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon of paprika2 tablespoons of olive oil1 pound of potatoes, deskinned1/2 cup of Portuguese white wine1 teaspoon of parsley, choppedSalt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)1 bay leaf
2 quails, chopped into halves8 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon of paprika2 tablespoons of olive oil1 pound of potatoes, deskinned1/2 cup of Portuguese white wine1 teaspoon of parsley, choppedSalt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)1 bay leaf
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Preparation

  1. Chop the quails in half or along the spine.
  2. Season the quails in a bowl with salt, pepper, garlic, olive oil, paprika, white wine, and a bay leaf.
  3. Let it marinate for about 2-3 hours.
  4. Once the quails have marinated, preheat the oven to 355 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. In a greased baking dish, place the quails and potatoes and cover the quails with the marinade from the bowl.
  6. Cook the quails in the oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until it is well browned on the outside.
  7. Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve.

Recipe & Photo Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com

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