That's Right - Roasted Quail is a Must Try.

Though it may seem a bit of a stretch for your palette, the Roasted Quail on Island Lake Lodges summer menu is a must try for any serious foodie.

Roasted Quail – gluten free, dairy free (without butter)

The portion is 2 whole semi-boneless Quail.  The glaze is made with molasses, soy sauce, orange juice and zest and rice wine vinegar.  Wild Manitoba rice (technically not rice but a grain, with high levels of vitamins and minerals) is cooked with aromatics until tender.  To finish; the rice it will be sautéed with shallots, ginger, garlic, chicken stock and butter.  The stir fry will contain: red onion, bell peppers, shiitake mushrooms, pineapple, ginger, garlic, sesame, soy, orange juice, chili paste and cornstarch.

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Steelhead Trout - The Perfect Summer Dish.

The dog days of summer seem perfect for lighter fare.  Our culinary team has come up with one of the best fish dishes you will ever experience...  
Pan Seared Steelhead Trout – gluten free, nut free, dairy free. "Lois Lake" farm raised steelhead trout (approved by oceanwise).  Wild BC trout is not available on retail markets.  Technically it’s a rainbow trout because the fish have no migration out to salt water.  Trout is redish orange in colour and has a delicate flavour.  It is seared skin down to crisp the skin and served skin up.  Fingerling potatoes are browned in nutty brown butter with cauliflower, pea shoots and Italian parsley.  Brown butter is butter that is literally cooked in a pan until it turns a light brown colour and a nutty flavour is achieved, AKA; ‘beurre noisette’.   Orange caper relish is made with red onion, red pepper, garlic, capers, fresh thyme, vinegar, orange juice and honey with orange segments added once cooled.  
This delicate dish is perfect for hot summer days and the Suggested Wine Pairing is; La Frenz Chardonnay 2011, B.C.

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