Squab A La Duxeles

By CathyD

Worth the effort. Great for a romantic dinner.

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon
• 4 squab or cornish game hens
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3 scallions, minced
• 3 shallots, minced
• 1/4 pound mushrooms, minced
• Salt and Pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons minced parsley
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 3/4 cup beef broth

Preparation

Step 1

Fry bacon until crisp in a casserole. Remove bacon and discard. Brown birds in bacon fat, breasts down. Turn the birds; add 2 tablespoons butter, the scallions, shallots, and mushrooms. sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook 5 minutes each remaining side. Add the herbs, white wine, and broth. Simmer for 5 minutes. Cover and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 40 minutes