Description
These delightful quail eggs wrapped in prosciutto make for an elegant appetizer that’s both flavorful and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 quail eggs
- 6 slices prosciutto
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil and gently add the quail eggs. Boil for about 4 minutes.
- Remove the eggs and place them in cold water to cool.
- Once cool, peel the quail eggs carefully.
- Cut the prosciutto slices in half and wrap each quail egg in a piece of prosciutto.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the wrapped quail eggs.
- Cook until the prosciutto is crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm as an appetizer.
Notes
- Ensure the water is gently boiling to avoid cracking the eggs.
- A quick serve over salad or toasted bread enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: appetizer
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wrapped eggs
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 600mg
Keywords: quail eggs, prosciutto, appetizer, easy recipe