Grilled Pheasant With Morel Polenta & Roasted Tomato Couli

A robust and flavorful way to prepare your pheasant breasts. Tons of flavor that you are sure to enjoy!
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Roma Tomotoes Cut in half lengthwise
  • 2 Shallots Peeled and minced
  • 1 Clove Garlic Peeled and minced
  • 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Cup Dry White Wine
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 Cups Fresh Morel Mushrooms Cleaned and chopped
  • 3 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 Cup Half & Half
  • 1 Cup Yellow Cornmeal
  • 1/4 Cup Gorgonzola Cheese Crumbled
  • 1/3 Cup Fresh Herbs Chopped (Rosemary, chives, parsley, and thyme)
  • 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 6 MacFarlane Pheasant Breasts Cooked and halved
  • 1 tsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 18 Stalks Fresh Asparagus Washed and trimmed
  • 1 Cup Fresh Baby Lettuce Blend Washed and patted dry
  • 1/2 tsp White Truffle Oil Optional

Instructions
 

Roasted Tomato Coulis

  • In a small baking dish add tomatoes cut side up, shallots and garlic.
  • Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper, add wine. 
  • Roast uncovered at 250 degrees F for 3 hours. 
  • Remove tomato skins. In a blender, add tomato mixture, lend until smooth. 
  • Season to taste with salt & pepper.
  • Keep warm until needed.

Morel Polenta

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add oil, heat.
  • Add mushrooms, sauté for 5-7 minutes or until softened and cooked through.
  • Add broth and half and half bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low, slowly whisk in corn meal.
  • Cook for 20-30 minutes stirring constantly until thick and cooked through.
  • Fold in gorgonzola cheese. 
  • Spread mixture evenly into a foil lined pan.
  • Cover and refrigerate until firm (2-3 hours).
  • Cut into serving size rounds or squares.
  • Refrigerate until needed.

Pheasant

  • In a large re-sealable bag add fresh herbs, olive oil, salt and pepper, mix together. 
  • Remove pheasant from package, add pheasant to fresh herb mixture, toss. 
  • Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight.

Prepare

  • In a small non-stick pan over medium heat, add 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon olive oil, blend together.
  • Add polenta, and sauté for 5-7 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, remove pheasant from herbs.
  • Grill for 3-5 minutes on each side or until heated through.
  • In a small saucepan, add asparagus. Sauté or steam asparagus until crisp tender. 
  • Season with salt & pepper.

Plate

  • Place polenta near center of plate.
  • Lay the asparagus over polenta.
  • Place pheasant slightly over polenta and asparagus.
  • Place lettuce to the side of pheasant, drizzle with white truffle oil or favorite dressing.
  • Spoon tomato coulis to the side of pheasant, spread around pheasant with the back of a spoon.
  • Serve immediately.
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