ROAST QUAIL WITH CURED LEMON
I usually don't tell you how to eat, but here I'm going to. You want to make sure each bite of quail has at least a tiny piece of the preserved lemon mashed on to it. You can gauge your own personal tolerance for how much of the condiment to use, but it totally makes the bite. The way just a little bit of lemon draws out the flavors of the meat is a lot of fun.
Provided by Chef John
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Whisk 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, and coriander together in a large bowl; place quail in bowl and toss to coat quail completely.
- Place 1 cured lemon slice in the cavity of each quail. Tie a piece of twine around the wings and under breast above the legs of each quail; tie legs together with twine.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Cook quail in hot oil until browned on all sides, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat. Turn each quail, breast-side facing up. Place 1 slice cured lemon on each quail breast and sprinkle each with cayenne pepper.
- Roast in the preheated oven until slightly pink at the bone, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove quail to a plate. Pour chicken broth into skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir minced lemon into broth mixture. Return quail to skillet and pour sauce over quail until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 3229.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
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Liana Lloyd
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Justin “Jxstin” B
[email protected]I'm not a fan of cured lemon, so I substituted regular lemon. The quail still turned out great.
Riley Miller
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my quail turned out perfectly. I think the key is to not overcook the quail.
SUSHAN Gaming
[email protected]This recipe was just okay. The quail was a bit bland and the cured lemon didn't really add much flavor.
Ashman Khan
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my quail turned out dry and tough. I think I may have overcooked it.
Baby Daniel
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The quail is so tender and flavorful, and the cured lemon gives it a unique and delicious taste.
Kaynat 2015
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The quail is always cooked perfectly and the cured lemon adds a wonderful flavor.
Nora Ibrahim
[email protected]This was a delicious and elegant dish. I served it to my friends and they all raved about it.
Cheryl Tidwell
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of quail, but this recipe changed my mind. The cured lemon really brings out the flavor of the quail.
Abdullah Azam Qadri
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the quail turned out great. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new way to cook quail.
Edward Spencer
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The cured lemon pairs perfectly with the quail.
Brian Sachuo
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The quail was elegant and delicious, and the cured lemon added a nice touch of sophistication.
Menard Lavaud
[email protected]I've never had quail before, but this recipe made me a fan. The quail was moist and flavorful, and the cured lemon gave it a nice tang.
Padreek Webster
[email protected]This roast quail recipe is a winner! The cured lemon adds a unique and delicious flavor to the quail, and the quail itself is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.