Blasted Cornish Hen And Potatoes Recipe

Name: Blasted Cornish Hen And Potatoes Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x Cornish Hen, (about 1 lb.); 1 x Lemon wedge; 4 sm Red potatoes, halved; 4 lrg Shallots, peeled; 2 lrg Garlic cloves, peeled; 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil; 2 tsp Dry rosemary; 1/4 c. Dry white wine or possibly dry white Vermouth; 1/2 c. Chicken stock; 1 Tbsp. Butter

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
2
Season the hen inside and out with salt and pepper and stuff with lemon wedge.
3
Arrange in small roasting pan
4
(do not truss!).
5
In a bowl, toss the potatoes, shallots and garlic with the oil.
6
Add in the potatoes to the pan and roast the hen for 8 min.
7
Add in the shallots and garlic and roast for 7 min more or possibly till the hen is cooked through.
8
Transfer the hen, potatoes and shallots to a platter to rest and put the roasting pan on top of the stove.
9
Add in the rosemary and cook over low heat for 1 minute.
10
Deglaze the pan with the wine.
11
Add in the chicken stock and simmer till reduced by half.
12
Whisk in the butter and transfer mix to a blender and blend (the garlic will thicken the sauce).
13
Add in any juices which have accumulated on hen platter.
14
Pour sauce over hen and serve with the vegetables.

291

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x Cornish Hen, (about 1 lb.), 1 x Lemon wedge, 4 sm Red potatoes, halved, 4 lrg Shallots, peeled, and more.

Yes, Blasted Cornish Hen And Potatoes Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!