Prosciutto-Wrapped Guinea Fowl with Wild Mushroom Risotto and Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Pan-seared prosciutto-wrapped guinea fowl served with a creamy mushroom risotto, roasted brussels sprouts, and a savory red wine reduction.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1385.4 kcals 1385.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 105.8 grams 105.8 grams
Fat 78.5 grams 78.5 grams
Protein 64.2 grams 64.2 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
25
g
Butter
For the risotto
15
g
Butter
For browning the meat
15
g
Butter
For the sprouts
GrainsCereals
Liquids
75
ml
400
ml
Chicken Stock
Hot; for risotto
75
ml
Red Wine
For the sauce
75
ml
Chicken Stock
For the sauce
Meat
NutsSeeds
2
cloves
Garlic
Skin-on, crushed
2
sprigs
Thyme
Fresh
2
tbsp
Sage
Chopped fresh
1
piece
Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
Divided use
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
For the guinea fowl
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Onion
Finely chopped
55
g
Wild Mushrooms
Trimmed and wiped clean
4
piece

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Fry onion in olive oil and butter until soft, then stir in rice until translucent.
  • Add white wine and gradually incorporate hot chicken stock until the rice is al dente.
  • Sauté wild mushrooms in olive oil for 5 minutes and stir them into the risotto.
  • Wrap the guinea fowl breast in prosciutto and sear in an ovenproof pan with garlic and thyme.
  • Add butter to the pan and roast the guinea fowl in the oven for 6 minutes.
  • Sauté halved sprouts and sage in butter until golden, season, then roast for 8 minutes.
  • Deglaze the guinea fowl pan with red wine, reduce, then simmer with chicken stock to make the jus.
  • Plate the risotto, top with sliced guinea fowl, add sprouts, and drizzle with jus.