Grilled Quail Recipe

Name: The Original Ninfa's on Navigations Grilled Quail Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 whole Quail; 200 grams Smoked sausage; 2 whole Jalapeño peppers; 200 grams Nopales (cactus pads); 1 cup Charro beans; 4 pieces Tortillas; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 teaspoon Garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1 teaspoon Paprika; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper

Inspired by The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

Time45m

Serves2

Two Quail, Jalapeño Rellenito, Smoked Sausage, Ensalda de Nopales, Charro Beans, Tortillas

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 whole Quail

7.05 oz (200 grams) Smoked sausage

2 whole Jalapeño peppers

7.05 oz (200 grams) Nopales (cactus pads)

1 cup Charro beans

4 pieces Tortillas

Spices and Seasonings

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon Watkins garlic powder

1 teaspoon Cumin

1 teaspoon Watkins paprika

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

Method

Preparation

Prepare the Quail

Clean and rinse the quail under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Season the quail inside and out with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Prepare the Jalapeño Rellenito

Slice the jalapeño peppers lengthwise and remove the seeds. Stuff them with a mixture of cream cheese and smoked sausage. Secure with a toothpick if necessary.

Cook the Nopales

Boil the nopales in salted water for about 10 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.

Grilling

Grill the Quail

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the seasoned quail on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Grill the Jalapeño Rellenito

Place the stuffed jalapeños on the grill for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skin is blistered and the filling is heated through.

Warm the Tortillas

Place the tortillas on the grill for about 1 minute on each side until warm and slightly charred.

Serving

Plate the Dish

Serve the grilled quail alongside the jalapeño relleno, nopales, charro beans, and warm tortillas. Enjoy!