Roast Grouse

• 2 fresh young grouse
• 25 g softened butter
• flaked sea salt and ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Before you roast the grouse, prepare each one for the oven by rubbing a good teaspoon of soft butter about the breast area. Give them a thorough seasoning with plenty of salt and pepper.

Put both birds in a small roasting tin and place in