Grilled Quail with Gremolada

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Ingredients

12 quail, trimmed
60 ml (4 tbsp) fresh thyme leaves
30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh rosemary leaves
6 cloves, garlic, thinly sliced
125 ml (1/2 cup) olive oil
150 ml (2/3 cup) white wine
1 lemon, zest grated
60 ml (4 tbsp) parsley, chopped finely
1 clove, garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Using kitchen shears, cut the quail along the breast bone, open up like a book and flatten.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the thyme, rosemary, garlic, oil and wine. Add the quail and stir to coat. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for 3 hours.
  3. Combine the lemon zest, parsley and minced garlic to make the gremolata. Set aside.
  4. Preheat the barbecue.
  5. Season the quail with salt and pepper and grill for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
  6. Remove from the grill and allow to rest on a heated platter for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with the gremolata and serve.

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Imported on 2011-01-20 20:26:46 — Original ID:2687