Codorniz A La Gallega (galician Style Quail)

Codorniz a la Gallega, or Galician Style Quail, is a traditional dish from the Galicia region of Spain. This recipe features tender quail seasoned with paprika and garlic, then slowly cooked to perfection. It's a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for a special dinner or a festive occasion.

Codorniz A La Gallega (galician Style Quail)

Ingredients

  • 8 quails
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, sweet paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Season the quails with the spice mixture, rubbing it all over the quails.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the quails and brown them on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the white wine and chicken broth. Cover the skillet and let the quails simmer for 30 minutes, or until fully cooked and tender.
  5. Once cooked, remove the quails from the skillet and set aside.
  6. Simmer the remaining liquid in the skillet until it thickens to form a sauce.
  7. Serve the quails with the sauce drizzled on top.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large skillet Cooking spoon Cutting board Knife

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestion: Serve the Codorniz a la Gallega with crusty bread and a side salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Tip: Make sure to brown the quails well before simmering to develop a rich flavor in the dish.

Cost

$25