Bajan Roast Game Hens Recipe

Name: Bajan Roast Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 2 shallots, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 4 scallions, trimmed and chopped; 1 cup chopped Italian parsley; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 1/4 cup ground allspice; About 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice and some to spare; 4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) softened unsalted butter or olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 6 game hens

Servings: persons

3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 shallots, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
4 scallions, trimmed and chopped
1 cup chopped Italian parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup ground allspice
About 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice and some to spare
4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) softened unsalted butter or olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
6 game hens

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["Prepare the ""seasoning"": mash the garlic, ginger, shallots, jalapeno, scallions, parsley, cilantro and thyme to a paste in a mortar or puree in a food processor.", "Work in the allspice, most of the lime juice, butter, salt and pepper.", "Correct the seasonings, add salt, pepper and lime juice to taste.", "Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.", "Wash the game hens and blot them dry with paper towels.", "Loosen the skin on the hens.", "To do so, start at the neck of each bird and tunnel your fingers under the skin to separate the skin from the breast meat.", "Work carefully so as not to tear the skin.", "Spread half of the seasoning mixture under the skins of the game hens.", "Rub the skin to force the mixture over the thigh and drumstick meat.", "Spread the remaining seasoning over the breast skin of the birds.", "Roast the birds until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped, 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger, 2 shallots, chopped, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Bajan Roast Game Hens falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bajan Roast Game Hens

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