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Categories: American Classics, Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Courses, Poultry, Sunday Dinner, Week Nights, Weekend Fun
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Cornish Game Hens With Herbs & Butter
INGREDIENTS
2 Organic/Free Range Cornish Game Hens
1 Tablespoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Freshly Ground Pepper
¼ Pound Unsalted Butter
5 Minced Shallots
1 Teaspoon Rosemary
1 Teaspoon Thyme
2 Tablespoons Chopped Parsley
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Cut each hen in half and sprinkle all over with salt & pepper. Set the hens aside to bring to room temperature. Melt the butter in a small pan, over medium heat, and add the shallots, rosemary and thyme. Stir well and let bubble for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and place hens in a flat baking pan skin side up. Baste with the butter sauce. Bake for 50 minutes. Baste every 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with parsley. Serves 4