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Main course · British

Devilled Quail with Watercress

30 min Serves 4 ~501 kcal/serving ~£11.00 (£2.75/serving)

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Ingredients

  • 8 quail
  • 1 tbsp english mustard
  • 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 20 g butter
  • 40 g watercress

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
501 kcal
Protein
48.6 g
Carbohydrate
1.5 g
of which sugars
0.9 g
Fat
33.4 g
of which saturates
11.1 g
Fibre
0.3 g
Salt
0.84 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Mix the english mustard, worcestershire sauce and cayenne pepper with the melted butter to make a devilled paste.

  2. 2

    Brush the mixture all over the spatchcocked quail.

  3. 3

    Grill the quail for 5-6 minutes on each side until the skin is golden and the juices run clear with no pink remaining.

  4. 4

    Rest for 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Scatter the watercress on plates.

  6. 6

    Top with the devilled quail and serve.

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