Grilled Quail with Spinach-Pomegranate Salad
Recipe from Food & Wine

Quail seems intimidating to cook, but it's actually quite easy and fast.


Grilled Quail with Spinach-Pomegranate Salad
Tina Rupp

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Servings: 4
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2  tablespoon
    fresh lemon juice
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  • 1/2  tablespoon
    pomegranate molasses
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  • 1  tablespoon
    extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
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  • 1  teaspoon
    coarsely chopped mint
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    Salt
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  • semiboneless quail
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    Freshly ground black pepper
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  • packed cup spinach leaves, sliced 2/3 inch thick
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  • 2/3  cup
    pomegranate seeds
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Directions
1.
Light a grill. In a bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the pomegranate molasses, the 1 tablespoon of oil, and the mint; season with salt.
2.
Rub olive oil all over the quail. Season with salt and pepper and grill, breast side down, over high heat until browned, about 3 minutes. Turn the quail and grill until the breast meat is pink (for medium), about 2 minutes longer. Transfer the quail to plates.
3.
Add the spinach and pomegranate seeds to the dressing and toss. Serve the salad with the quail.

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