Texas Quail Bites Recipe
Four skewers of marinated quail grilled and wrapped in bacon with a thin slice of jalapeño.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk the ingredients together until well blended.
- 2
Marinate the Quail
Place the whole quail in the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- 3
Prepare the Jalapeño
While the quail is marinating, slice the jalapeño into thin rings, discarding the seeds if a milder flavor is desired.
- 4
Wrap the Quail
Remove the marinated quail from the refrigerator. Take each quail and wrap it with two slices of bacon, securing the ends with a toothpick if necessary.
- 5
Skewer the Quail
On a skewer, thread one wrapped quail followed by a slice of jalapeño. Repeat until all quail are used, creating four skewers.
- 6
- 7
Serve
Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve warm as an appetizer or main dish.