Nannie's Smothered Quail Recipe

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Nannie's Smothered Quail
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups water

Directions:

  1. Split quail lengthwise to, but not through, breast bone; spread quail open, and pat dry. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients; dredge quail in flour mixture, reserving flour mixture.
  2. Pour oil into a 12 cast-iron skillet. Fry quail in 2 batches in hot oil over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until browned. Remove quail, and set aside. Reserve 1/4 cup drippings in skillet.
  3. Add reserved flour mixture to drippings. Cook, stirring constantly, 4 minutes or until flour is browned. Slowly add water, stirring constantly. Return quail to skillet; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until quail is tender and gravy is thickened. Serve quail with gravy over wild rice blend, dirty rice, or mashed potatoes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 902 Kcal (3776 kJ)
Calories from fat 766.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 85.16g 131%
Cholesterol 227.88mg 76%
Sodium 915.88mg 38%
Potassium 92.51mg 2%
Total Carbs 32.39g 11%
Sugars 0.02g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.48g 6%
Protein 7.79g 16%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 51.6mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 230.73 Kcal (966 kJ)
Calories from fat 196.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.78g 131%
Cholesterol 58.29mg 76%
Sodium 234.28mg 38%
Potassium 23.66mg 2%
Total Carbs 8.28g 11%
Sugars 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.38g 6%
Protein 1.99g 16%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 9%
Calcium 13.2mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 24.8
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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