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Cornish Hens with Scallion Butter and Lime Recipe

Cornish Hens with Scallion Butter and Lime Recipe

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Cornish Hens with Scallion Butter and Lime

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 tbsp butter, at room temperature
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
fresh-ground black pepper
2 cornish hens (about 1 1/4 lb each), halved
1 scallion including green top, chopped
lime wedges, for serving

Directions:

Heat the oven to 450°. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the butter with the oregano, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Rub the mixture over the skin of the hens and arrange them, skin-side up, on a baking sheet. Roast in the upper third of the oven until golden and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons butter with the scallion, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. When the hens are roasted, top with the scallion butter. Serve with lime wedges.
Menu Suggestions: You could roast new potatoes right alongside the hens with almost no effort. Sautéed bell peppers would complete the meal.
Variation: Cornish Hens with Herb Butter and Lime: Mix one tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, parsley, and/or oregano, with the butter in place of the scallions.
Wine Recommendation: A number of hearty red wines would be nice with the straightforward, rustic flavors here. Look for a Corbières from the south of France, a zinfandel from California, or a Rosso di Montalcino from Tuscany in Italy.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	270.04 Kcal (1131 kJ)
Calories from fat	142.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.88g	24%
Cholesterol	159.49mg	53%
Sodium	390.16mg	16%
Potassium	407.58mg	9%
Total Carbs	0.67g	0%
Sugars	0.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.28g	1%
Protein	28.68g	57%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	32.2mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	167.52 Kcal (701 kJ)
Calories from fat	88.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.85g	24%
Cholesterol	98.95mg	53%
Sodium	242.04mg	16%
Potassium	252.85mg	9%
Total Carbs	0.41g	0%
Sugars	0.06g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.17g	1%
Protein	17.79g	57%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.2mg	11%
Calcium	20mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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