Citrus-glazed quail

Prep
1h
Cook
20m
serves
8
Citrus-glazed quail
Citrus-glazed quail
Citrus-glazed quail
Bursting with fresh citrus flavours, this recipe will be a hit at your next dinner party.

Ingredients (12)

  • 8 (about 1kg) quail, butterflied (ask your butcher to do this)
  • 300g redcurrant jelly
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) port

Marinade

  • Juice of 3 oranges and 3 limes
  • 12cm piece (60g) ginger, finely grated
  • 6 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil

Fennel and orange salad

  • 2 baby fennel, shaved (we used a mandoline), fronds reserved
  • 2 oranges, peeled, segmented
  • 1/4 green cabbage, shredded
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil

Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.

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Method

  • 1.
    For the marinade, combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Add quail and toss until well combined. Cover and chill for 1-4 hours to marinate.
  • 2.
    Preheat oven to 220°C. Grease 2 baking trays and line with foil.
  • 3.
    Remove quail from marinade and transfer, breast-side up, to prepared trays. Strain marinade through a sieve into a saucepan, add redcurrant jelly and port, and place over high heat. Whisk until well combined, then cook, without stirring, for 10 minutes or until reduced by two-thirds.
  • 4.
    Pour glaze over quail and roast for 10 minutes or until they start to turn golden. Remove from oven and brush with glaze from trays. Preheat oven grill to high and grill first tray of quail, checking every 2-3 minutes and brushing with glaze, for 6-8 minutes or until sticky and slightly charred. Remove and set aside, covered with foil. Repeat with second tray.
  • 5.
    For the salad, toss all ingredients in a bowl until just combined.
  • 6.
    Drizzle quail with any remaining glaze from trays and serve with salad.
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