Grilled Partridge With Wild Mushrooms And Hazelnuts


appetizers, poultry, main dish, italian, game

4 partridge
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped rosemary leaves
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves; thinly sliced
1 pound oyster mushrooms; sliced 1/2" thick
1 pound porcini mushrooms; slice 1/2" thick
1/4 cup fresh hazelnuts; roughly chopped
salt; to taste
freshly-ground black pepper; to taste
1/4 cup chopped scallions

Remove backbones from partridge and place in bowl. Add olive oil, rosemary and cider vinegar and toss to coat. Allow to stand 2 hours, covered and refrigerated. Preheat grill. In a 12-inch sauté pan, heat oil until smoking. Add garlic and sauté until golden brown. Add mushrooms and hazelnuts and cook, stirring constantly, until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season, add scallions, and place on platter. Place partridges breast side down on grill and cook 8 minutes. Turn over and grill other side until thighs are cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and arrange over mushrooms and serve. Source: MEDITERRANEAN MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # ME-1A28)

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