Recipes

Grilled Grouse with Lemon Herb Butter

December 30, 2024 / grouse / Michigan / Minnesota / Montana / upland bird / Wisconsin

This grilled grouse recipe is simple and delicious, featuring tender meat topped with a lemon herb butter sauce that enhances its delicate flavor.

This grilled grouse recipe is simple and delicious, featuring tender meat topped with a lemon herb butter sauce that enhances its delicate flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 grouse breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (garden-grown)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (garden-grown)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush grouse breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Grill for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in parsley, garlic, and lemon juice. Drizzle over grilled grouse before serving.

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