Herb Roasted Cornish Game Hens |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Simple flavorful dish Ingredients:
1 large cornish hen |
1 teaspoon kosher salt |
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper |
1 garlic clove, sliced |
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced |
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced |
1 bay leaf |
1 shallot, roughly chopped |
1 carrot, chopped into 1 pieces |
1 stalk celery, chopped into 1 pieces |
1/2 lemon, juice of |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Rinse hen with cold water & pat dry. Season with salt & pepper inside & out.
3. Stuff cavity with garlic, rosemary, thyme, & 1/2 bay leaf. Place some of the shallots, carrots, & celery in cavity.
4. Scatter rest of veggies on bottom of roasting pan. Place hen on top of veggies.
5. Squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over hen and add a pice (about 1/4 of a lemon) to the cavity. Roast in oven 45 minutes until hens are golden brown & crisp. Juices should run clear when thigh is pierced with a sharp knife.
6. Transfer to serving platter and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove skin & cut in half.
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