4Secret Tricks for Perfect Spiced Quail with CitrusReduction
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A flavorful dish featuring tender quail seasoned with aromatic spices and a tangy citrus reduction.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 4 quails, cleaned
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub quails with olive oil and season with cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- Roast quails for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine orange juice, lemon juice, honey, and garlic. Simmer until reduced by half.
- Drizzle citrus reduction over roasted quails before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute quail with Cornish hens if unavailable.
- Adjust honey for sweetness preference.
- Serve with couscous or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quail with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg