
Quail Eggs
Quick answer
Crack the quail eggs gently out of their shells and cook them briefly in hot butter. Serve hot.
- Total time
- 10 dk
- Servings
- 2
- Calories (est.)
- ~140 kcal
- Difficulty
- kolay
quail eggs recipe · breakfast eggs · butter fried eggs
10 dk · 2 servings · 140 kcal
Ingredients
- 10 quail eggs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Half teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Method
- Carefully cut the pointed tips of the quail eggs with a small knife or egg scissors.
- Crack the eggs into a small bowl one by one to check for shell fragments.
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat and let it foam slightly.
- Carefully pour the quail eggs from the bowl into the hot pan.
- Sprinkle salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and thyme on top.
- Cook on low heat for about 2-3 minutes until the egg whites set, then serve hot.
Since quail egg shells are tough, using specialized egg scissors will make the process much easier.
FAQ
How long do quail eggs take to cook in a pan?
They cook in butter in a pan in about 2-3 minutes.
How long should we boil them if we want boiled eggs?
Boiling in boiling water for 2 to 2.5 minutes is ideal for soft-boiled.

