Grilled partridge with wild mushrooms and hazelnuts

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Partridge
4tablespoonsOlive oil
2tablespoonsChopped rosemary leaves
3tablespoonsCider vinegar
4tablespoonsExtra virgin olive oil
4Cloves garlic, thinly
Sliced
1poundsOyster mushrooms, sliced 1/2
Inch thick
1poundsPorcini mushrooms, slice
½Inch thick
¼cupFresh hazelnuts, roughly
Chopped
¼cupChopped scallions

Directions

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 12inch saute pan, heat oil until smoking. Add garlic and saute 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.

Yield: 4 servings

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