Chargrilled quail with figs, rocket, ricotta and mint
Prep
1h
25m
Cook
10m
serves
4
Chargrilled quail with figs, rocket, ricotta and mint
Enjoy this elegant dish of rich grilled quail meat with fresh sweet figs.
Ingredients (12)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil
- 4 whole quail, butterflied (ask your butcher to do this)
- 4 rosemary sprigs
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch rocket
- 1/2 bunch mint leaves
- 8 figs, roughly torn
- 1/2 cup (120g) fresh ricotta
Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.
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1.Combine the honey and olive oil in a bowl and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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2.Place the quail on a baking tray and drizzle the honey mixture over the top. Tuck a sprig of rosemary under each quail, then cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for 1 hour.
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3.Preheat a barbecue or chargrill to medium-high.
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4.Grill the quail, turning once, for 8 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Transfer quails to a warmed plate and squeeze over lemon juice. Cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes.
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5.Meanwhile, whisk the garlic, red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil together in a small bowl. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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6.Toss the rocket and mint leaves together and divide among 4 serving plates. Top with the torn figs, dot with ricotta and drizzle with the dressing. Place a quail on each plate and finish with a grind of black pepper.
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