Best Grilled Spicy Quail Recipes

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GRILLED QUAIL WITH POMEGRANATE MOLASSES AND HORSERADISH GLAZE WITH SPICY WALNUTS AND TANGERINE VINAIGRETTE



Grilled Quail with Pomegranate Molasses and Horseradish Glaze with Spicy Walnuts and Tangerine Vinaigrette image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Glaze
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
1 heaping tablespoon prepared horseradish, drained
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
Quail
8 quail, deboned
Salt and pepper
Glaze
Spicy Glazed Walnuts
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
Pinch of cayenne
1/2 cup toasted walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.;
  • Preheat grill pan. Season quail with salt and pepper to taste. Grill skin side down for 2-3 minutes until golden, turn over and brush with the glaze. Grill for 3-4 minutes longer, remove and brush with more glaze.;
  • Place sugar, water and cayenne in a small saucepan and cook over high heat until medium colored caramel. Add walnuts and toss to coat. Remove with a slotted spoon to a parchment lined baking sheet. Tangerine Vinaigrette 2 cups tangerine juice 1 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped red onion 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon chipotle puree 3/4 cup olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Place tangerine juice and orange juice in a small saucepan and cook until reduced to 1/4 cup. Place syrup, red wine vinegar, onion, garlic, chile powder, honey and chipotle in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Tangerine-Pomegranate Relish 2 tangerines, segmented 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds 1 jalapeno, finely diced 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Assembly: Arugula Tangerine Vinaigrette Quail Relish Walnuts
  • Place arugula in a large bowl and drizzle with some of the Tangerine Vinaigrette. Divide among 4 plates. Place 2 of the quail on top of arugula. Place a heaping tablespoon of the relish on top of the quail and around the plate. Sprinkle with the walnuts.

GRILLED SPICY QUAIL



Grilled Spicy Quail image

My dad used to hunt, and quail was his favorite game, so grilled quail regularly appeared on our dinner table. When pressed for time, my mom would marinate the quail in store-bought Italian dressing spiced up with chile powder, grill it, and serve it as an appetizer followed by carne asada. In this recipe, I create the marinade from scratch, with just the right amount of chile powder. Squeeze a lime over the quail and don't be afraid to eat it with your hands-it's messy but delicious! This marinade is also great with chicken.

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

2/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Chile-Italian Seasoning (recipe follows)
8 semiboneless quail (torso bones removed, but bird is still whole)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lime wedges, for serving
2 tablespoons crumbled dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons Anaheim chile powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
(makes 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • To make the marinade, whisk the canola oil, Parmesan cheese, vinegar, chile-Italian seasoning, and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl.
  • Rinse the quail and pat dry. Arrange the quail in a baking dish that is large enough to hold them in one layer, and add the marinade, turning the quail to coat them well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, turning the quail once or twice, for at least 1 day and up to 2 days.
  • Remove the quail from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature (about 30 minutes). Prepare a grill to medium-high heat, or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Remove the quail from the marinade (discard the marinade), and pat dry with paper towels. Season the quail with salt and pepper, and grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through. The meat should still be slightly pink in the center. Serve with lime wedges.
  • Combine the oregano, parsley, basil, thyme, salt, garlic salt, celery salt, onion powder, sugar, chile powder, and pepper in a glass jar. Screw the lid on tightly, and shake until the mixture is well blended. Store at room temperature for up to 6 months.

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