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Tomato, Basil and Lemon Marinated Doves

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 12 doves split along the backbone and flattened
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest minced
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup fresh tomato finely diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 3/4 cups olive oil

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice remaining ingredients except olive oil. Once mixture is well-mixed, whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
  • Place doves in a shallow, non-reactive container and brush marinade evenly over. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 6 hours, turning often to coat doves.
  • Place on a medium-hot grill and place doves, breast sides up, for 4 minutes. Flip over and grill for 2 to three minutes more or until breasts are medium-rare. Serve immediately.