Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 1/2 chopped onion
  • 1/2 chopped celery rib
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup reserved oyster liquid
  • 2 cups raw oysters, chopped
  • 3 cups dense day-old white bread, cut into 1-cubes
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 quail, split
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter

Method

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat oil in a large saute pan.
  • Add shallots, onions, and celery.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and continue sauteing for 1 minute.
  • Add the oyster liquid and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the oysters and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Place in a large bowl with bread cubes and season with salt and pepper.
  • To prepare quail, season the quail very well including the inside meat with salt and pepper.
  • Stuff each quail with 2 ounces of the stuffing, and brush with butter.
  • Roast quail about 20 minutes.