Grilled Quail

Aug 30 2022

Skip the expected ham or turkey at the next holiday and serve grilled quail instead. It's absolutely delicious and really makes the meal special.

Ingredients

8
to 10 quail
3
tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
2
tablespoons (30 milliliters) peanut oil (omit if necessary and increase olive oil)
2
tablespoons (30 milliliters) Dijon mustard
1 ½
tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 1/2 lemon
1
tablespoon (15 milliliters) white wine vinegar
1
teaspoon (15 grams) tarragon
½
teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt

Step 1
Gather the ingredients.
Step 2
Mix together all of the marinade ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup.
Step 3
Place the quails in a shallow baking dish and pour over the marinade. Turn the quails to coat with the marinade mixture. Cover the dish and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 hours.
Step 4
Let the quails stand for at least half an hour to reach room temperature before grilling.
Step 5
Preheat the grill to high heat. Remove the quails from the marinade and place, skin-side down, on the hot grill. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes, turn over, and cook for an additional 7 to 9 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.
Step 6
Remove the quail from the grill and serve.
Step 7
Enjoy.