Best 10 Grilled Quail With Porcini Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our grilled quail recipe, an exquisite dish that combines succulent quail meat with a rich, earthy porcini sauce. This recipe elevates the humble quail to new heights, showcasing its delicate flavor and versatility. Accompanying this main course are three delectable side dishes: a creamy polenta that provides a smooth and comforting base, a medley of roasted vegetables that adds a vibrant pop of color and nutrition, and a refreshing fennel and orange salad that brightens up the meal with its citrusy notes. Each element of this menu harmonizes to create a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the steps of preparing this exceptional grilled quail with porcini sauce and its delightful accompaniments.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED QUAIL WITH SOUTH CAROLINA BARBECUE SAUCE



Grilled Quail with South Carolina Barbecue Sauce image

I love barbecue no matter where it's from, but I am especially fond of the mustard-based South Carolina style of barbecue sauce. Traditionally slathered over pulled pork, this sauce is good on anything. Use this sauce on barbecued pheasant legs, or on quick-grilled quail.

Provided by Hank Shaw

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 to 16 quail, (backbones removed and flattened)
3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 onion, (grated)
1/2 cup yellow mustard
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dry mustard, (like Coleman's)
1 teaspoon cayenne
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Make the sauce first. Heat the butter over medium heat, then add the onion and sauté until it turns translucent, about 3 or 4 minutes. Add everything else, stir well and simmer slowly for 20 minutes or more. You can buzz it in a blender for a smooth sauce.
  • To flatten the quail, use kitchen shears to remove the backbones of the birds by cutting along either side. Put the quail breast side up on a cutting board and press to flatten. If you want to be fancy, carefully snip out the ribs and the curved saber bones near the wishbone. Salt the quail and toss them in the vegetable oil.
  • Get your grill hot and lay your quail breast side up. Grill over high heat with the grill lid down for 5 minutes. As it cooks, paint the breast side with the sauce. Turn the quail over and paint the cooked side with sauce. Grill the breast side with the grill cover up for 2 minutes, then turn over again and paint with the sauce one more time. Cover the grill and cook another 2 to 4 minutes. Take off the grill and paint with sauce one more time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 45 g, Fat 40 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 196 mg, Sodium 579 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 28 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED QUAIL, TUSCAN-STYLE



Grilled Quail, Tuscan-Style image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 quail
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
20 fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Start wood or charcoal fire or preheat gas grill or broiler.
  • Cut along each side of the breastbone of each bird, then straight down through where thigh meets body to get 2 semi-boneless halves from each bird. (Don't worry if skin holding thigh and drumstick together separates.) Combine with all other ingredients in bowl or heavy plastic bag and stir or shake to coat. If time allows, marinate for an hour or so.
  • Grill quail, turning as needed, until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 532, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 554 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

GRILLED TEXAS QUAIL



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 8h30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 semi-boneless Texas quail (recommended: Diamond H Ranch brand)
2 ounces extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 to 5 sprigs fresh cilantro
5 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme
2 to 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 to 3 sprigs fresh oregano
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning blend

Steps:

  • Marinate the quail in olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and sprinkle Creole seasoning blend on both sides. Grill on high heat over mesquite wood until done (about 4 to 5 minutes per side).

GRILLED QUAIL WITH PORCINI SAUCE



Grilled Quail With Porcini Sauce image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 quails
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
Juice 1/2 lemon
1 ounce dried porcini
3 cups hot water
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons prosciutto, minced
4 large fresh mushroom caps, sliced
Dash lemon juice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Wipe the quails dry with paper towels. Cut them down the back and spread them out flat.
  • Combine two cloves garlic, the rosemary, one-quarter cup olive oil and the lemon juice in a large bowl. Marinate the three quails at room temperature for two hours, turning from time to time.
  • Meanwhile soak the porcini in the hot water for 30 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and rinse under cold running water. Squeeze dry and set aside. Strain the soaking liquid through coffee filter paper, cheesecloth or paper towels and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining olive oil and the butter in a large skillet. Add the remaining garlic, the porcini and the prosciutto and saute until the garlic just begins to turn golden. Add the mushroom soaking liquid and cook, stirring from time to time, until the soaking liquid has almost entirely evaporated (about 15 minutes). Meanwhile, preheat grill or coals.
  • Add the fresh mushrooms to the skillet and cook another five to seven minutes. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper and keep warm.
  • Grill the quail, cooking the skin side first and turning once or twice for 10 minutes, or until the birds are cooked. Baste with their marinade as you cook and be careful not to overcook them or the meat will be dry.
  • Serve the quail on individual serving plates and spoon the mushroom sauce around them.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 861, UnsaturatedFat 46 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 67 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 50 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1624 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED QUAIL



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 cloves garlic, sliced
3 shallots, sliced
8 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
4 semi-boneless quail
4 ounces arugula
Maple Bacon Vinaigrette, recipe follows
1/4 pound slab bacon, diced
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 tablespoon shallot, chopped
1/4 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, shallots, thyme, oil, and pepper. Add the quail and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
  • Place the marinated quail on the grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side. Brush the quail with Maple Bacon Vinaigrette and grill for 2 more minutes. Place each quail on 1 ounce of arugula.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp. Remove the bacon and set aside. In a food processor, combine the bacon fat, Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, syrup, vinegar, shallot, and garlic. Mix well and slowly drizzle in the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in bacon pieces.

GRILLED QUAIL WITH POMEGRANATE-ORANGE BBQ SAUCE AND TABOULI WITH QUINOA AND SHREDDED KALE



Grilled Quail with Pomegranate-Orange BBQ Sauce and Tabouli with Quinoa and Shredded Kale image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup (1/2 pint) grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1 small bunch dinosaur kale, finely shredded
1/2 English cucumber, cut into small dice
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Zest of 1/2 and juice of 2 lemons
Zest of 1/4 and juice of 1 orange
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small Spanish onion, diced
1 cup pomegranate juice
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
Finely grated zest of 1 orange
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
12 quail, backbones and bottom leg joints removed, flattened, wings tucked
Canola oil, for brushing
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the tabouli: Place the quinoa in a medium saucepan, cover with 1 3/4 cups cold water and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, lower the heat and cook until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove the lid, fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
  • Put the quinoa in a large bowl; add the tomatoes, mint, kale, cucumbers and onions and mix to combine. Whisk together the olive oil and lemon and orange zests and juices, and season with salt and pepper. Add the dressing to the salad and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. The longer the salad sits the better the flavors become.
  • For the pomegranate-orange BBQ sauce: Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add the onions and cook until soft. Add the pomegranate juice, orange juice, pomegranate molasses, vinegar, sugar, cinnamon sticks and orange zest and cook until reduced by half. Add the ketchup and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, whisk in the mustard, salt and pepper and let cool slightly. Remove the cinnamon sticks before using. Remove about 1 cup of the sauce for serving.
  • For the quail: Heat the grill to medium high for direct grilling. Brush the quail with canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put breast-side down on the grill and cook about 3 minutes. Flip, brush with the barbecue sauce, cover the grill and cook another 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Transfer to a platter and serve with the reserved barbecue sauce and the tabouli.

EASY GRILLED QUAIL



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If you are looking for something different to grill this summer, how about quail? You can keep things simple and pair them with everyday sides or dress them up for company by serving them with couscous and shredded Brussels sprouts. Wild rice pairs nicely with them as well.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ teaspoon parsley flakes
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 quail

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine parsley, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add olive oil and stir until evenly combined. Brush seasoned oil over both sides of the quail.
  • Grill for 8 minutes. Carefully flip with tongs and grill for 8 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 204.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

GRILLED PORCINI, ITALIAN STYLE



Grilled Porcini, Italian Style image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 to 12 fresh porcini or other flat-capped mushrooms such as shiitake, Lundy's yellow, cepes or Black Forest, about 1 pound
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat charcoal or gas-fired grill to high.
  • Remove stems from mushrooms. Stems may be chopped and used for another purpose. Wipe caps with damp cloth.
  • Blend olive oil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper in small bowl. Blend. Brush mushroom caps with mixture.
  • Place mushrooms, stem side up, on grill and cook 2 minutes. Turn and brush with remaining oil mixture. Cook 2 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 130, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 106 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

FIVE SPICE GRILLED QUAIL



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My husband loves grilled quail and this is the recipe he uses. I prefer to marinate 8 hours. When cooking game birds, the juices will be slightly pink when thoroughly cooked.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Quail

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 (5 ounce) quail
vegetable oil
1/3 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons five-spice powder
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • To make the marinade: In a small bowl, mix together all the marinated ingredients.
  • Put the quail in a large heavy-duty plastic zip-top bag.
  • Pour in the marinade (if one bag isn't big enough, then use two bags and divide the marinade).
  • Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly.
  • Shake gently to distribute the marinade.
  • Refrigerate 1-8 hours and turn occasionally.
  • Take the quail out of the bag and throw away marinade.
  • Pat quail dry with paper towels.
  • Lightly brush the quail with vegetable oil.
  • In a small bowl, add all the seasoning blend ingredients; stir to combine.
  • Sprinkle seasoning blend over quail.
  • Grill with breast side down over INDIRECT medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until the juices are slightly pink (turn once halfway through grill time).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 780.2, Fat 47.8, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 215.5, Sodium 878.9, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 7.6, Protein 56.7

GRILLED MARINATED QUAIL



Grilled Marinated Quail image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 semiboneless quail
12 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
6 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, peeled and quartered
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups dry red wine

Steps:

  • Wash and dry quail.
  • Combine remaining ingredients and place in noncorrosive container large enough to hold quail. Place quail in marinade, turning to coat both sides. Cover. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, turning occasionally.
  • To cook, heat broiler(s). Cover broiler pan with 2 layers of aluminum foil and arrange quail on foil. If you have only one broiler, you will have to cook the quail in 2 batches. Broil 2 inches from source of heat for 5 minutes on each side. Remove metal frame holding quail open and serve with polenta (see recipe).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 514, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 118 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

Tips:

  • Prepare the Quail: Before cooking, remove any excess fat from the quail and pat them dry with paper towels. If desired, marinate the quail in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices for extra flavor.
  • Use a Hot Grill: Ensure your grill is heated to a high temperature before cooking the quail. This will help sear the meat and prevent it from sticking.
  • Grill in Batches: If cooking multiple quail, grill them in batches to avoid overcrowding the grill. This will ensure even cooking.
  • Monitor the Cooking Time: Quail cook quickly, so be careful not to overcook them. Cook the quail for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Make the Porcini Sauce: While the quail is grilling, prepare the porcini sauce. Soak the dried porcini mushrooms in hot water until softened, then chop them finely. Sauté the mushrooms in butter with garlic and shallots until fragrant. Add white wine and chicken broth and simmer until reduced. Stir in cream and season to taste.

Conclusion:

Grilled quail with porcini sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The tender and flavorful quail is complemented perfectly by the rich and creamy porcini sauce. This dish is sure to impress your guests.

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