Chargrilled Quail With Figs, Rocket, Ricotta and Mint
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 13 cup olive oil
- 4 whole quail, butterflied (ask your butcher to do this)
- 4 rosemary sprigs
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 14 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch rocket
- 12 bunch mint leaf
- 8 figs, roughly torn
- 12 cup fresh ricotta
- Combine the honey and olive oil in a bowl and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Place the quail on a baking tray and drizzle the honey mixture over the top.
- Tuck a sprig of rosemary under each quail, then cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Preheat a barbecue or chargrill to medium-high.
- Grill the quail, turning once, for 8 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
- Transfer quails to a warmed plate and squeeze over lemon juice.
- Cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk the garlic, red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil together in a small bowl.
- Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Toss the rocket and mint leaves together and divide among 4 serving plates.
- Top with the torn figs, dot with ricotta and drizzle with the dressing.
- Place a quail on each plate and finish with a grind of black pepper.
honey, olive oil, rosemary sprigs, lemon, garlic, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, rocket, mint leaf, fresh ricotta
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chargrilled-quail-with-figs-rocket-ricotta-and-mint-507734 (may not work)