Best Roasted Quail Date And Pomegranate Marinade Recipes

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ROASTED POMEGRANATE QUAIL



Roasted Pomegranate Quail image

The sweet, sour, fruity notes of pomegranate molasses combined with orange juice, lemon zest and spices, all complement the quail beautifully in this tasty dish. It not only tastes delicious, it looks impressive too, and is actually very easy to make. It is pictured here with my Cypriot Salad which is a great accompaniment to the Roasted Pomegranate Quail. This is a wonderful dish for entertaining your family and friends. I just love these easy recipes that look like you've been in the kitchen all day! I've also included some helpful tips on how to cook quail.

Provided by Katrina | Katy's Food Finds

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 whole large quail (350-400g) (or 8 smaller quail)
100 ml pomegranate molasses
3/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp sea salt flakes
2 garlic cloves (peeled and crushed)
2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
1/2 orange, (juice of)

Steps:

  • Place all the marinade ingredients into a bowl or jug and mix to combine.
  • Pat dry the quail with paper towels to remove any moisture. Make sure the quail are completely defrosted with no icy bits inside the cavity.Cut off the neck piece if it is still attached. Keep it though as it can be roasted along with the quail in the oven dish to flavour the juices.If you are cooking the Quail straight away: Put the quail into a heavy based oven dish that is just large enough to fit them snugly (see photos). If there is too much space around the birds the juices and marinade that gather in the base of the dish during the cooking time will burn.Pour half the marinade over the quail and using clean or gloved hands, massage the marinade into the quail. Set the quail aside in the dish for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200°C.If you are cooking the Quail later in the day: Marinate the quail as above but instead of leaving on the bench for 30 minutes, cover the quail and place in the refrigerator. Remove the quail from the fridge 30 minutes prior to cooking and preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Put the quail into the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 230°C. Baste the Quail with the remaining marinade using a brush. Place back into the oven making sure you have rotated the dish so the quail cooks evenly. Cook for a further 10 minutes - now depending on the size of your quail, it could be ready earlier if your quail is smaller, so check it at the 17-18 minute mark for smaller birds. Larger quail can take 20-25 minutes, depending on how you like your quail cooked. It is recommended that they be cooked to a pale pink - up to you.During this final cooking time, keep a close eye on the quail and rotate the dish 1 or 2 more times and baste with the juices at the same time. This will give you a great colour on the skin. If you are finding that the skin is colouring up too quickly, drape a piece of tin foil over the top until its ready.
  • When the quail is ready, remove from the oven and allow the quail to rest in the dish for 10 minutes, tented with tin foil. After resting, remove the quail and place on a serving dish. Pour all the juices into a jug and spoon off any oil. This jus is delicious served alongside the Quail. I drizzle it all over the Quail and Cypriot Grain Salad (if making).Optional: sprinkle a few pomegranate seeds over the Quail.Note: Depending on the size of your quails, you might find you need 2 per person if they are smaller.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 647 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUAIL WITH POMEGRANATE JUS



Quail With Pomegranate Jus image

Good things do come in small packages. This quail is tender and juicy, and the marinade gives it a spicy sweetness. Best of all, you won't believe how easy it is-marinate, then it's less than 20 minutes between you and an elegant, delicious meal that's sure to impress.

Categories     Gourmet     Christmas     Poultry     Quail     Pomegranate     Fruit     Game     Marinate     Dinner     Fall     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 (first course) or 4 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots (2 medium)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh or bottled pomegranate juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
3/8 teaspoon salt
8 semiboneless quail
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/3 cup fresh pomegranate seeds (from 1 pomegranate)

Steps:

  • Combine shallots, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice, 2 teaspoons tarragon, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add quail, tossing gently to coat, then marinate, covered and chilled, at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours.
  • Remove quail from marinade, scraping off shallots and reserving marinade, then pat quail dry with paper towels and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides. Cook 4 quail, turning over once, until browned and just cooked through, about 5 minutes total. (Quail will be rare.) Transfer cooked quail to a serving dish and keep warm, loosely covered with foil. Cook remaining 4 quail in remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same manner, transferring to serving dish.
  • Add reserved marinade to skillet and cook over moderately high heat, scraping up any brown bits with a wooden spoon, until shallots are just softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice and season with salt, then spoon over quail. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and remaining teaspoon tarragon.
  • To juice a pomegranate, cut in half crosswise, then use a manual or electric juicer. Alternatively, remove seeds from pomegranate and pulse seeds in a food processor until juicy, then transfer seeds to a sieve and drain, pressing on and then discarding solids.

PAN-ROASTED QUAIL WITH PORT SAUCE



Pan-Roasted Quail with Port Sauce image

Provided by Michael Lomonaco

Categories     Game     Roast     Christmas     Quail     Port     Red Wine     Fall     Maple Syrup

Yield Serves 4 as an entree or 8 as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 28

Marinade:
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup good-quality port (preferably not too sweet)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons low-salt soy sauce
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 cloves garlic, crushed
several sprigs of fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon juniper berries
8 quail, preferably fresh, with breast and backbones removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
Port Sauce:
2 pounds poultry bones, necks, and wing tips (quail, chicken, duck, or any combination of the three)
2 carrots, roughly chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
3 ribs celery, roughly chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 clove garlic, crushed with the flat of a knife blade
3 quarts water
1/2 cup veal stock or beef broth
1 cup good quality port
Final Enrichment:
2 tablespoons good-quality port
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Using a wire whisk, combine the marinade ingredients in a stainless steel bowl. Add the quail and rub thoroughly with the marinade, inside and out. (Don't be afraid to use your hands.) Cover the bowl and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  • The Port Sauce accompaniment may be made while the quail is marinating. Combine the bones, vegetables, and seasonings in a roasting pan and roast in a 375°F oven for 2 hours, turning occasionally, until everything is well browned.
  • Transfer the bones and vegetables to a heavy-bottomed stockpot and cover with the water. Bring to a boil, add the beef and veal stock or beef broth, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook 1 1/2 hours. Strain this rich stock into another saucepan, add the cup of port, and simmer again to reduce liquid to 1 1/2 cups. At this point the sauce may be cooled and refrigerated for up to two days. Rewarm the sauce during the quail's preparation and add the final enrichment of port and butter just prior to serving. This will both enhance the final flavor and give the sauce a silken sheen.
  • To cook the quail, preheat the oven to 350°F. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a castiron or other heavy-bottomed, ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Drain the quail of excess marinade and pan roast, uncovered, until mahogany in color (about 3 minutes on each side). Place the ovenproof skillet and quail in the oven for 9 minutes. Serve immediately with the port sauce.

QUEEN'S CHOICE QUAIL WITH FIG AND DATE SAUCE



Queen's Choice Quail with Fig and Date Sauce image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h55m

Yield 4 servings of 2 quail each

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 fresh limes
8 whole quail (these are normally between 4 and 8 ounces each)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 shallots, minced
1 cup dry red wine
8 fresh figs, chopped
8 dates, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Early in the day, place the limes in s small bowl and microwave them for about 3 minutes to release the essential oils. Set aside briefly until they are just cool enough to handle. Rinse the quail and dry with paper towels. Set the quail in a non-reactive bowl and squeeze the lime juice over, and then season generously with freshly ground black pepper. Let sit refrigerated for about 3 or 4 hours.
  • While the quail are marinating, make the sauce. Heat the olive oil over medium high heat in a medium saute pan and saute the shallots until translucent. Deglaze the pan with the red wine, and stir in figs and dates and let sauce reduce by half. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper as needed.
  • On the episode, the quail were roasted over a spit. If you have a rotisserie arrangement you can roast them that way. Otherwise, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine olive oil with rosemary, thyme, and salt, and rub over surface of the quail. Roast until tender but still juicy, about 20 minutes. Remove and let rest. Serve with fig and date sauce.

POMEGRANATE GLAZED QUAIL SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE AND SPICY PECANS



Pomegranate Glazed Quail Salad with Orange Vinaigrette and Spicy Pecans image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups orange juice
2 cups cranberry juice
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses (found in Middle Eastern or Hispanic Markets)
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
6 cups chicken stock reduced to 2 cups
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
3/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
Salt and pepper to taste
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup whole pecans

Steps:

  • Place orange juice, cranberry juice, molasses, and sugar in a small nonreactive sauce pan over high heat and cook until reduced to 1 1/2 cups. Add the reduced chicken stock and cook another 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let cool.;
  • Spicy Orange Vinaigrette: Place orange juice in a small nonreactive pan over high heat and cook until reduced to 1/4-cup. Place reduced orange juice, vinegar, onion, jalapeno and ancho powder in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Add the honey and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spicy Pecans: Preheat grill or grill pan. Brush each quail on both sides with the glaze and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  • Assembly: 3 cups mustard greens Spicy Orange Vinaigrette Grilled Quail Spicy Pecans Pomegranate Seeds
  • Place the greens in a bowl and drizzle with some of the Spicy Orange Vinaigrette. Divide the greens among 4 plates.
  • Place 2 grilled quail on each plate. Garnish with Spicy Pecans and pomegranate seeds.

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