Grilled Asian Cornish Hens with Asparagus and Portobello Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Grilled Asian Cornish Hens with Asparagus and Portobello Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/4 cup lime juice (from about 2 limes); 1/4 cup cooking oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 Cornish hens (about 1 1/4 pounds each), halved; 1 pound asparagus; 2/3 pound portobello mushrooms, stems removed, caps cut into 1/4-inch slices, or 6 ounces sliced portobello mushrooms

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1/4 cup cooking oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 Cornish hens (about 1 1/4 pounds each), halved
1 pound asparagus
2/3 pound portobello mushrooms, stems removed, caps cut into 1/4-inch slices, or 6 ounces sliced portobello mushrooms

1
Light the grill.
2
In a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the soy sauce, lime juice, oil, garlic, ginger, pepper, and salt.
3
Put the hens into two large glass dishes.
4
Pour 1/2 cup of the marinade over them and turn to coat.
5
Let marinate, turning once, for 10 minutes.
6
Cook the hens over moderate heat for 12 minutes.
7
Turn and cook until just done, about 12 minutes longer.
8
Meanwhile, snap off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus.
9
In a medium bowl, toss the asparagus spears with 2 tablespoons of the remaining marinade and grill for about 12 minutes, turning once.
10
In the same bowl, toss the mushrooms with the remaining 2 tablespoons marinade and grill for about 5 minutes per side.
11
Serve the hens with the asparagus and mushrooms alongside.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/4 cup lime juice (from about 2 limes), 1/4 cup cooking oil, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Asian Cornish Hens with Asparagus and Portobello Mushrooms falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Grilled Asian Cornish Hens with Asparagus and Portobello Mushrooms

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