Chargrilled quail with figs, rocket, ricotta and mint

Prep
1h 25m
Cook
10m
serves
4
Chargrilled quail with figs, rocket, ricotta and mint
Chargrilled quail with figs, rocket, ricotta and mint
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

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Method

  • 1.
    Combine the honey and olive oil in a bowl and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • 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.
  • 3.
    Preheat a barbecue or chargrill to medium-high.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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