QUAIL WITH POMEGRANATE JUS
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
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.
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Mohamed Karam
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.
Khalid 777
[email protected]This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious.
Asif Adil
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quail, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The quail was cooked perfectly and the pomegranate jus was delicious.
Omotoso Akorede
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The quail is so tender and juicy.
Zareefkhan Zareef
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The pomegranate jus is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
SISIPHO Bhayibhile
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
josim Uddinailb
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the quail turned out dry. I think I will try brining the quail next time.
Terrance Redding
[email protected]The quail was cooked perfectly and the pomegranate jus was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Shakell Waaldijk
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! Even my kids, who are picky eaters, loved it.
El Gato
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of quail, but this recipe changed my mind. The pomegranate jus was amazing and really brought out the flavor of the meat.
RAV
[email protected]This was my first time cooking quail, and it was surprisingly easy! The pomegranate jus was the perfect complement to the rich flavor of the quail.