Best 6 Quail Stuffed With Pomegranate Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Mediterranean, where flavors dance in harmony. Discover the art of preparing quail stuffed with pomegranate, a dish that embodies the essence of this vibrant region.

Dive into a symphony of textures and flavors as you explore variations of this delightful recipe. From the classic quail stuffed with pomegranate, walnuts, and rice, to the tantalizing quail stuffed with pomegranate, pistachios, and wild rice, each recipe offers a unique twist on this timeless dish. Delight in the aromatic quail stuffed with pomegranate, pine nuts, and saffron, where the heady fragrance of saffron mingles with the sweet and tangy notes of pomegranate.

Embark on a culinary adventure as you uncover the secrets of preparing this exquisite dish. Learn how to select the finest quails, ensuring optimal flavor and texture. Discover the art of stuffing the quails with a harmonious blend of ingredients, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Master the techniques of roasting the quails to perfection, achieving a crispy skin and succulent meat.

Indulge in the splendor of this dish, whether it's for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner. Quail stuffed with pomegranate is a culinary masterpiece that will transport you to the heart of the Mediterranean, leaving you with a lasting impression of its vibrant flavors and exquisite presentation.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

QUAIL WITH POMEGRANATE JUS



Quail With Pomegranate Jus image

Good things do come in small packages. This quail is tender and juicy, and the marinade gives it a spicy sweetness. Best of all, you won't believe how easy it is-marinate, then it's less than 20 minutes between you and an elegant, delicious meal that's sure to impress.

Categories     Gourmet     Christmas     Poultry     Quail     Pomegranate     Fruit     Game     Marinate     Dinner     Fall     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 (first course) or 4 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots (2 medium)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh or bottled pomegranate juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
3/8 teaspoon salt
8 semiboneless quail
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/3 cup fresh pomegranate seeds (from 1 pomegranate)

Steps:

  • Combine shallots, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice, 2 teaspoons tarragon, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add quail, tossing gently to coat, then marinate, covered and chilled, at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours.
  • Remove quail from marinade, scraping off shallots and reserving marinade, then pat quail dry with paper towels and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides. Cook 4 quail, turning over once, until browned and just cooked through, about 5 minutes total. (Quail will be rare.) Transfer cooked quail to a serving dish and keep warm, loosely covered with foil. Cook remaining 4 quail in remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same manner, transferring to serving dish.
  • Add reserved marinade to skillet and cook over moderately high heat, scraping up any brown bits with a wooden spoon, until shallots are just softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice and season with salt, then spoon over quail. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and remaining teaspoon tarragon.
  • To juice a pomegranate, cut in half crosswise, then use a manual or electric juicer. Alternatively, remove seeds from pomegranate and pulse seeds in a food processor until juicy, then transfer seeds to a sieve and drain, pressing on and then discarding solids.

POMEGRANATE-CINNAMON GRILLED QUAIL



Pomegranate-Cinnamon Grilled Quail image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 17m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 quail, butterflied
Canola oil, for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium. Combine pomegranate molasses, orange juice, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Drizzle quail with canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, breast-side down, over medium heat, for about 7 minutes total or until golden brown and slightly charred. When quail is 3/4 cooked brush with glaze, turn over, brush the other side with glaze, and continue grilling until just cooked through. Remove from the grill and serve 2 quail per person.

QUAIL STUFFED WITH POMEGRANATE



Quail Stuffed With Pomegranate image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups dry white wine
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
8 crushed dry sage leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 large pomegranates
8 quails
16 thin slices pancetta
5 tablespoons lard or olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine the wine, honey, mint and sage in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Peel the pomegranates and carefully remove the seeds by breaking the pomegranates into sections.
  • Place the pomegranate seeds and the quails in the wine mixture. Let marinate in the refrigerator, 2 to 4 hours.
  • Remove the quails from the marinade and pat dry. Drain the seeds out of the marinade. Reserve 1/3 cup of the seeds and stuff the quails with the rest. Reserve the marinade.
  • Truss the quails and wrap each in two slices of pancetta.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the lard or oil and quickly brown the quails. Place them in the oven and bake 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove the quails from the oven and transfer them to a serving platter. Deglaze the pan with the reserved marinade over high heat, stir in the reserved pomegranate seeds, pour over the quails and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1109, UnsaturatedFat 44 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 69 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 54 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 1409 milligrams, Sugar 39 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED QUAIL WITH POMEGRANATE MOLASSES AND HORSERADISH GLAZE WITH SPICY WALNUTS AND TANGERINE VINAIGRETTE



Grilled Quail with Pomegranate Molasses and Horseradish Glaze with Spicy Walnuts and Tangerine Vinaigrette image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Glaze
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
1 heaping tablespoon prepared horseradish, drained
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
Quail
8 quail, deboned
Salt and pepper
Glaze
Spicy Glazed Walnuts
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
Pinch of cayenne
1/2 cup toasted walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.;
  • Preheat grill pan. Season quail with salt and pepper to taste. Grill skin side down for 2-3 minutes until golden, turn over and brush with the glaze. Grill for 3-4 minutes longer, remove and brush with more glaze.;
  • Place sugar, water and cayenne in a small saucepan and cook over high heat until medium colored caramel. Add walnuts and toss to coat. Remove with a slotted spoon to a parchment lined baking sheet. Tangerine Vinaigrette 2 cups tangerine juice 1 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped red onion 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon chipotle puree 3/4 cup olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Place tangerine juice and orange juice in a small saucepan and cook until reduced to 1/4 cup. Place syrup, red wine vinegar, onion, garlic, chile powder, honey and chipotle in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Tangerine-Pomegranate Relish 2 tangerines, segmented 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds 1 jalapeno, finely diced 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Assembly: Arugula Tangerine Vinaigrette Quail Relish Walnuts
  • Place arugula in a large bowl and drizzle with some of the Tangerine Vinaigrette. Divide among 4 plates. Place 2 of the quail on top of arugula. Place a heaping tablespoon of the relish on top of the quail and around the plate. Sprinkle with the walnuts.

SOUTHERN STUFFED QUAIL



Southern Stuffed Quail image

A truly Southern recipe. A good side dish to go with this is sweet potatoes. You can also grill over coals.

Provided by COOKIEMONSTOR0909

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup ground pork
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped carrots
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
1 clove chopped fresh garlic
2 ½ tablespoons fresh bread crumbs
ground black pepper to taste
8 quail, cleaned and split lengthwise
1 tablespoon bacon drippings

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven broiler.
  • In a bowl, mix the pork, parsley, carrots, celery, garlic, bread crumbs, and pepper.
  • Arrange the quail in a baking dish. Separate the skin from the breast of each quail, and stuff with equal amounts of the stuffing mixture. Brush with bacon drippings.
  • Broil the quail 7 minutes on each side in the preheated oven, or to a minimum internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 88.1 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 71.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

BONELESS QUAIL STUFFED WITH WILD RICE AND MUSHROOMS



Boneless Quail Stuffed With Wild Rice and Mushrooms image

Provided by Wolfgang Puck

Categories     dinner, project, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 boned quail (see note)
3/4 cup cooked wild rice (see recipe)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1/2 cup mushrooms, cut into half-inch cubes
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon bourbon
Cream of chicken sauce (see recipe)
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Prepare the quail and set aside.
  • Cook the wild rice and drain.
  • Heat the butter in a skillet and add the onion and shallots. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the mushrooms and cook about one minute, stirring. Add the wild rice, salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with bourbon and stir. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Spoon equal portions of stuffing onto the opened quail. Carefully fold over the quail halves to enclose the filling.
  • Lay out eight squares of plastic wrap, one square at a time. Place one stuffed quail in the center and carefully fold the plastic wrap to enclose the stuffed pieces. Wrap securely.
  • Place the stuffed quail in one layer in the top rack of a steamer. Set aside. Add enough water to boil in the bottom of the steamer to steam the quail when added.
  • When ready to cook, place the quail over the steamer and cover closely. Let the quail steam for 15 to 20 minutes or until done. Serve with cream of chicken sauce. A serving suggestion: spoon a little of the sauce onto a hot plate, top with two stuffed quail and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley. Spoon the remaining sauce over the quail.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 347, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 438 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right quail: Look for plump, young quail with smooth, unblemished skin.
  • Prepare the pomegranate: Remove the seeds from the pomegranate and discard the pith.
  • Stuff the quail: Use a small spoon to stuff the quail with the pomegranate seeds, rice, and herbs.
  • Roast the quail: Place the quail in a roasting pan and cook them in a preheated oven until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the quail: Serve the quail with a simple salad or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Quail stuffed with pomegranate is a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at your table. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover pomegranate seeds.

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