Cornish Game Hens With Grapes In Vermouth Recipe

Name: Cornish Game Hens With Grapes In Vermouth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Cornish hens (about 1 lb ea, washed & patted dry); 4 tablespoons butter (softened); 2 shallots (chopped); 4 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped); 8 ounces grapes (seedless & halved, light green or a light color mix preferred); 2/3 cup vermouth (white); 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 4 tablespoons double cream (heavy cream); 2 tablespoons pine nuts (toasted); salt and black pepper (to taste pref); watercress leaf (optional garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

4 Cornish hens (about 1 lb ea, washed & patted dry)
4 tablespoons butter (softened)
2 shallots (chopped)
4 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
8 ounces grapes (seedless & halved, light green or a light color mix preferred)
2/3 cup vermouth (white)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
4 tablespoons double cream (heavy cream)
2 tablespoons pine nuts (toasted)
salt and black pepper (to taste pref)
watercress leaf (optional garnish) (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.
2
Using a soft pastry brush, spread the soft butter all over the outside surface of hens & then put a hazelnut size piece in the cavity of ea hen. Mix shallots & parsley together & place 1/4 of the mixture in the cavity of ea hen.
3
Put the hens side-by-side in a roasting pan & roast for 40-50 min or till the juices run clear when the thickest part of the flesh is pierced w/a skewer. When cooked, transfer the hens to a warmed serving platter, cover & keep warm.
4
Skim most of the fat from the roasting pan, then add the grapes & vermouth. Place the pan directly over a low-heat for a few min to warm & slightly soften the grapes.
5
Using a slotted spoon, lift the grapes out of the roasting pan, scatter them around the hens on the platter & cover again.
6
Stir cornstarch into the cream & add to the pan juices. Cook gently (stirring) for a few min till the sauce thickens. Season w/salt & pepper to taste pref.
7
Pour sauce around hens, sprinkle w/toasted pine nuts & garnish w/watercress sprigs, if using. Serve immediately.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Cornish hens (about 1 lb ea, washed & patted dry), 4 tablespoons butter (softened), 2 shallots (chopped), 4 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped), and more.

Yes, Cornish Game Hens With Grapes In Vermouth 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 With Grapes In Vermouth

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