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Spanish Feathered & Furred Game Recipes

In addition to veal, pork, beef and chicken, there are a so many wonderful traditional Spanish recipes for various kinds of game, including quail, partridge, dove and rabbit to name a few.
Grilled Pheasant in Sherry Sauce Recipe - Faisan en Jerez
Game birds like pheasant are part of the traditional Spanish table. Pheasant marinated in sherry, then grilled and served in a sherry reduction sauce is a traditional, old world recipe that still pleases the modern palate. This is a simple recipe, prepared in 3 steps - marinate, grill and prepare sauce. If you cannot buy pheasants, substitute quail, available at butchers and ethnic markets.
Rabbit in Salmorejo Sauce Recipe - Conejo al Salmorejo
This rabbit in salmorejo sauce is a typical dish from the Canary Islands. The rabbit is first marinated in wine, vinegar, garlic and spices, then fried in olive oil. The sauce is heated and the rabbit is simmered in the sauce until tender. Serve this rabbit dish with fried or roasted potatoes.
Garlic Rabbit with Alioli Sauce Recipe - Conejo al Ajo con Alioli
Rabbit is a very popular dish in Spain and is prepared many different ways. Fried in garlic-infused olive oil, this rabbit dish is simple and delicious. Drizzle alioli over the pieces of rabbit and this is truly a garlic lover's dish.
Spanish Rabbit Hunter-Style Stew Recipe-Conejo a la Cazadora
Rabbit is served often in Spain, at home and in restaurants, especially in Castilla. This stew combines Spanish Serrano ham, bacon with a sauce of cognac and white wine for a hearty and delicious meal. If you want, substitute chicken and you’ll still be dipping into the rich sauce for more!
Spanish Sherry Duck Recipe - Pato al Jerez
The duck recipe combines duck with typical ingredients from Southern Spain, including ham or bacon, olives and jerez or sherry. It is a rich and flavorful main course that although requires braising for an hour is a fairly simple recipe.
How to Make Spanish Rabbit in Tomato Sauce Step-by-Step - Conejo en Tomate
Rabbits are easy to find in any local food market or chain supermarket in Spain and popular at the dinner table. This step-by-step recipe cooks the rabbit in a rich tomato-wine sauce and is simply delicious. Serve with home-fried potatoes. This simple step-by-step rabbit recipe is easy, requiring only basic cooking skills.
Spanish Rabbit in Tomato Sauce Recipe - Estofado de Conejo en Tomate
Rabbit smothered in rich tomato sauce with white wine is simply delicious. Served with home-fried potatoes and rustic bread, it is sure to become one of your favorites.
Game Hen with Mushrooms and White Wine
Originally a Catalunian recipe made with partridge, we have modified it for game hens. The wine sauce with mushrooms is delicious with the roasted hens and is an easy dinner recipe that serves four.
Faisanes Escabechados - Marinated Pheasants
Game birds are tasty and popular in Spain. In this dish, pheasants are "marinated" in olive oil, vinegar and spices to create a delicious "tapa" or main course.

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