Using a sharp knife or kitchen shears cut the quails along the breastbone so that they are in two halves. Pat them dry with paper towels. Season with salt, oregano and steak spice.
6 quails, ½ tbsp salt, 1 tbsp dry oregano, 1 tbsp Montreal steak spice
Pour enough olive oil into a large frying pan so that the oil is about 1 inch deep. Place the quails into the pan cut side down first. You will not be able to fit all the quails into the pan at once. Fry the quails in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
olive oil for frying
Fry until golden brown, flipping the quails so that they brown on all sides. Transfer them to a pot. When all the quails are fried and in the pot add the wine and water.
1 cup white wine, 1½ cup water
Strain the olive oil that you used to fry the quails and add this to the pot as well. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 20 minutes, covered.
Serve along with some favourite sides and enjoy!