Grilled Quail

Now, here is delicious! Never had quail? Don't be shy to dive in. If you like chicken, this is the delicacy of chicken. Though there may be a few extra bones, the flavor is phenomenal and worth every bite!  This isn't the most inexpensive item, but, fun to splurge for any special occasion or to take to a holiday party, or even back yard barbecue.

Here's what you will need:

1- tablespoon of orange zest
Juice of half a ripe lime
3- smashed garlic cloves
1- tablespoon of paprika
3- tablespoon of olive oil
1- teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1- tablespoon of salt
8-  pre skewered quail halves
6-8 basil leaves roughly chopped
1/4 cup of shaved parmesan cheese

Combine the first eight ingredients in a large heavy duty ziploc bag so the skewers wont poke holes through the bag. Zip close, and give a nice shake to ensure all items are mixed well.
Give the quail a light rinse, and pat dry, then add to the ziploc bag and mixture. Be sure all meat is coated well with mixture. Marinade for two to four hours.

Remove quail from the fridge 20 minutes before cooking.

Remove from bag, and cook on a heated grill or skillet for 6-9 minutes or until done, rotating once.
Organize the quail onto a serving dish, and garnish with the chopped basil and sprinkle the cheese for a finishing touch.
Delicious-ness!