Spice-Rubbed Quail

Directions

1. 1
   Wash quail and pat dry.
2. 2
   Stir together salt, black pepper, cayenne, and allspice and rub all over quail.
3. 3
   Arrange quail in 1 layer in a baking pan and marinate, covered and chilled, at least 1 hour.
4. 4
   Simmer broth, lime juice, molasses, and scallion in a small heavy saucepan, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove from heat and whisk in butter until incorporated.
6. 6
   Season sauce with salt and pepper and keep warm.
7. 7
   Arrange oven rack so that top of quail (on top of broiler pan) will be 2 inches from heat, then preheat broiler.
8. 8
   Lightly oil broiler pan and heat under broiler until hot.
9. 9
   Brush quail (on both sides) with olive oil and broil 2 inches from heat, turning once, until just cooked through, 6 to 10 minutes total.
10. 10
    Serve quail drizzled with sauce.