Grilled Quail with White Polenta
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Grilled Quail with White Polentan a try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 343 calories, 27g of protein, and 17g of fat. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. A mixture of milk, parsley, lemon wedges, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Bring milk and half-and-half to a simmer over medium-high heat in a small, heavy saucepan. Gradually add 1/4 cup cornmeal, stirring with a whisk. Reduce heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes or until polenta is thick and creamy, stirring occasionally. Stir in butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg. Keep warm.
Place the quail, breast side down, on a cutting surface.
Cut the quail in half lengthwise along backbone, cutting to, but not through, other side.
Sprinkle the quail with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and minced parsley.
Place the quail on grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill 6 minutes on each side or until done. Discard skin.
Serve the quail with polenta and lemon wedges.
Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.