Roasted Partridge with Caramelised Butternut Squash and Green Herb Sauce

Pan-seared then roasted partridges served with honey-glazed butternut squash and a zesty, fresh green herb sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 930.1 kcals 3720.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 42.1 grams 168.4 grams
Fat 71.3 grams 285.2 grams
Protein 35.7 grams 142.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Capers
Chopped
1
tsp
Dairy
25
g
Butter
For glazing
Meat
4
piece
Partridge
Whole birds
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
Crushed
1
tbsp
Parsley
Fresh, chopped
1
tbsp
Chervil
Fresh, chopped
1
tsp
Tarragon
Fresh, chopped
1
to taste
1
to taste
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
For the partridge
120
ml
Olive Oil
For the sauce
Other
15
ml
Honey
Clear honey
Seafood
2
piece
Vegetables
2
kg
Butternut Squash
Peeled and seeds removed
1
tbsp
Gherkins
Chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Sear the partridges in a hot ovenproof frying pan with oil until they are golden brown.
  • Roast the partridges in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the juices run clear.
  • Allow the cooked partridges to rest for ten minutes.
  • Cut the butternut squash into eight long pieces and remove the seeds.
  • Melt the butter and honey in a small saucepan and brush it over the squash.
  • Roast the squash on a baking tray for 10 to 15 minutes until tender.
  • Combine crushed garlic, herbs, capers, gherkins, and anchovies in a bowl.
  • Stir in the mustard, vinegar, and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the partridge over the squash with the green herb sauce poured over the top.