Cornish Game Hens With Herbs & Butter

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