Grilled Charmoula Quail Recipe

Name: Grilled Charmoula Quail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 3 whole cloves; 2 tablespoons paprika (not hot); 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 8 semi-boneless quail; Accompaniment: lemon wedges; 8 (12-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in warm water 1 hour; an electric coffee/spice grinder

Servings: persons

1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
3 whole cloves
2 tablespoons paprika (not hot)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 semi-boneless quail
Accompaniment: lemon wedges
8 (12-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in warm water 1 hour; an electric coffee/spice grinder

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["Break cinnamon stick in half, then finely grind cinnamon, cumin, coriander, peppercorns, and cloves together in grinder. Transfer spice mixture to a large bowl and whisk in paprika, cayenne, ginger, salt, cilantro, garlic, and oil. Add quail, turning to coat, then transfer to a large sealable plastic bag and marinate, chilled, 2 hours.", "Thirty minutes before cooking, prepare grill for cooking over indirect heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas); see ""Grilling Procedure,"" below.", "Arrange 2 quail on a work surface side by side, breast sides up, with drumsticks closest to you. Horizontally thread 1 skewer through drumsticks and the lower carcasses of birds. Thread a second skewer, parallel to first, through wings and upper carcasses, then arrange quail so that there is 1 inch of space between the birds. Repeat procedure on remaining quail, 2 at a time.", "Lightly season quail with salt, then grill on lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, 5 to 6 minutes total. Serve quail with lemon wedges."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Grilled Charmoula Quail falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Charmoula Quail

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