Grilled Quail With Garlic Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Quail With Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 None quails (about 4 lbs); 1 clove garlic, sliced; 2 tsp finely grated lemon peel; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 None red onion, thinly sliced; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and thinly sliced; 1 cup firmly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 2 tsp sumac; None None FOR THE GARLIC SAUCE; 9 cloves garlic, quartered; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

12 None quails (about 4 lbs)
1 clove garlic, sliced
2 tsp finely grated lemon peel
1/4 cup olive oil
1 None red onion, thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and thinly sliced
1 cup firmly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tsp sumac
None None FOR THE GARLIC SAUCE
9 cloves garlic, quartered
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup olive oil

1
Cut along both sides of the backbones of quail. Remove and discard backbone. Open quail out and place breast-side up on a cutting board. Press firmly to flatten.
2
Combine garlic, lemon peel and oil in large shallow dish. Place quail in dish; rub with oil mixture. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
3
For the garlic sauce, blend or process garlic, lemon juice and salt until finely chopped. With motor operating, add oil in a thin, steady stream until smooth. Reserve half of the sauce for serving.
4
Preheat the grill on medium heat. Brush quail with remaining garlic sauce. Grill in batches for 15 mins, or until cooked through.
5
Combine onion, tomatoes, parsley and sumac in serving platter. Serve quail on salad with reserved garlic sauce.

451

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 None quails (about 4 lbs), 1 clove garlic, sliced, 2 tsp finely grated lemon peel, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Quail With Garlic Sauce 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.

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Grilled Quail With Garlic Sauce

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