- Using kitchen scissors, remove the backbone from each quail.
- Open the quail flat (spatchcock) and carefully debone it, leaving only the leg bones intact.
- Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Trim the ends from the zucchini, then wash and soak them briefly in cold water with a splash of white vinegar. Drain well.
- Slice the yellow and green zucchini into very thin ribbons using a mandoline or a vegetable peeler.
- Place the zucchini ribbons in a large bowl and marinate with the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Allow to marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Thread the quail onto a rotisserie spit (English spit) and roast over medium heat for 18–22 minutes, turning continuously until the skin is golden brown and crisp and the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F). Let the quail rest for 5 minutes before serving.
TO SERVE
Drain the marinated zucchini ribbons and arrange them neatly on each serving plate. Place one spit-roasted quail alongside the zucchini and serve immediately while the quail is hot and the zucchini remains crisp and refreshing.