Roasted Quail with Duck Fat and Herbs
A delightful roasted quail recipe infused with the flavors of duck fat, fresh herbs, and citrus.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 quails
- 1/2 cup duck fat
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the duck fat, chopped thyme, chopped rosemary, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Rub the mixture all over the quails.
- Place the quails on a roasting pan and roast for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the quails rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with creamy polenta or buttery mashed potatoes and a refreshing arugula salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quail
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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