Photo: Marinated Quail with Olives and Strega Recipe
Please note: You will need to start this recipe a day in advance.
Ingredients
- 8 boneless (sleeve boned) quail, if available. If not, leave bone in.
- 8 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup plus 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, standing in cold water
- 1/2 cup Gaeta olives, drained of juice
- 1 head fennel, trimmed of stalk, cut into batons
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Strega
- Salt and pepper
Directions
ONE DAY AHEAD: Wash the quail and pat it dry. Combine the honey, 1 cup olive oil, vinegar and fresh black pepper in a large bowl until well mixed. Toss in the quail and mix until well coated. Allow to marinate overnight in the refrigerator, or for 2 hours at room temperature.
Light the barbecue or preheat the broiler.
In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat 4 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat. Drain the potato cubes and shake them dry. Add the potatoes to the hot oil and saute until light brown, stirring constantly, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the olives, fennel, and garlic and continue cooking 4 to 5 minutes, until the fennel is softened but still firm. Add the Strega, flame it, and allow to boil for 2 minutes, until reduced by half. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Place the quail on the grill and cook until just medium. Remove and allow to rest 1 minute. Place the potato mixture on a large platter, place the quails over the potatoes and serve.
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