Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Name: Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 Cornish hens (about 1-1/4 pounds each); 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 dash paprika; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 shallots, minced; 1/2 cup vermouth; 1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons blanched slivered almonds

Servings: persons

2 Cornish hens (about 1-1/4 pounds each)
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 dash paprika
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 shallots, minced
1/2 cup vermouth
1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 tablespoons blanched slivered almonds

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Remove skin from hens.
3
Cut each in half, discarding backbones.
4
Season on both sides with herbs and spices.
5
In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil.
6
Saute hens about 4 minutes on each side.
7
Transfer to a baking dish.
8
Add garlic and shallots to skillet and saute for about 1 minute.
9
Add vermouth and orange juice and swirl to mix.
10
Pour over hens.
11
Cover dish with foil (release foil works great) and bake 20 minutes, basting a few times.
12
Increase oven temperture to 425 degrees, uncover baking dish and bake 5 minutes.
13
Garnish with parsley and almonds before serving.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Cornish hens (about 1-1/4 pounds each), 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Cornish 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.

Cornish Game Hens

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