Quail in the Limelight

Ingredients

• 1 medium lime
• 6 quail, cleaned and halved ribs removed if desired
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried mint (optional)
• 1/2 cup dry white wine, sauce
• lime wedge, for garnish
• avocado, sliced for garnish
• mint sprig (to garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   About 1 hour before serving: Separately, grate peel and squeeze juice from lime & place quail in bowl; toss with lime juice.

2. 2

   Combine flour, salt and paprika in bag and shake quail.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 375°F.

4. 4

   In 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in hot vegetable oil, brown quail halves on both sides.

5. 5

   Arrange in 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

6. 6

   Pour white wine over quail. Combine grated lime peel, brown sugar and dried mint; sprinkle over quail.

7. 7

   Bake, uncovered, 30 to 45 minutes until quail is fork tender,testing often & basting with pan juices frequently while baking.

8. 8

   To serve, arrange quail on platter. Skim fat from drippings in pan; pour pan juices over quail .

9. 9

   Garnish with lime wedges, sliced avocado and mint sprigs.