Blackberry-Zinfandel Quail
1 C. zinfandel or other fruity dry red wine
1/4 C. finely chopped shallots
1 tsp. juniper berries, crushed (optional)
1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
1/3 C. seedless blackberry jam
2 tsp. butter
4 (4-oz.) semiboneless quail
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray
Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
Combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook until reduced to 1/4 C. (about 8 minutes). Strain mixture through a sieve over a bowl, reserving wine mixture. Discard solids. Add wine mixture and jam to pan; cook over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Keep warm. Sprinkle the quail with 1/4 tsp. kosher salt and ground black pepper. Place quail on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 2 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Serve with wine sauce.
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 325
Fat: 15.6g
Fiber: 0g