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Oven-Baked Fenek Moqli with Herbs
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Prep: 20 min • Cook: 90 min. Experience a delightful twist on a Maltese classic with this Oven-Baked Fenek Moqli. Succulent rabbit pieces are lovingly marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and a medley of Mediterranean herbs. Slow-roasted to perfection in the oven, the rabbit becomes irresistibly crispy on the outside while remaining tender and falling off the bone within, offering a simpler yet profoundly flavorful take on this beloved dish.
- Preparation time
- 20 min
- Cooking time
- 1 hr 30 min
- Total time
- 1 hr 50 min
- Servings
- 8
- Course
- Main
- Complexity
- Medium
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Ingredients
- 3lb rabbit(cut into 8-10 pieces)
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pc lemon(juice and zest)
- 4 pcs garlic(cloves, minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary(chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme(chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper(freshly ground)
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the rabbit pieces dry with paper towels. This helps achieve a crispier skin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the rabbit pieces to the bowl, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably for 2-4 hours for maximum flavor.
Cooking
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Arrange the marinated rabbit pieces in a single layer in a large roasting pan. Pour any remaining marinade over the rabbit.
- Roast for 60 minutes, then turn the rabbit pieces once to ensure even browning.
- Continue roasting for another 30 minutes, or until the rabbit is golden brown, crispy, and the meat is tender and easily falls off the bone. Internal temperature should reach 71°C (160°F).
- Remove the roasting pan from the oven and let the rabbit rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Servings
- 8
- Serving size (imperial)
- 6.6 oz
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g | Total (8 servings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 550.6 kcal | 293.7 kcal | 4,404.8 kcal |
| Protein | 45.3 g | 24.2 g | 362.4 g |
| Fat | 35.9 g | 19.1 g | 287.2 g |
| Carbs | 5.2 g | 2.8 g | 41.6 g |
Tips
- Marinate rabbit overnight for deeper flavor absorption; don't skip the drying step!
- For extra crispiness, raise the oven temperature to 200°C (400°F) for the last 10 minutes.
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