Grilled Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Name: Grilled Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup shallot, chopped; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons gingerroot, minced; 2 tablespoons red curry paste; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans coconut milk, unsweetened; 1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 4 (1 1/2 lb) Cornish hens, halved lenthwise

Servings: persons

1
In a saucepan over med low heat cook shallots in the oil untl soft (4-5 minutes).
2
Stir in garlic and ginger and cook two more minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Stir in curry paste and cook 3 more minutes.
4
Stir in coconut milk, brown sugar and salt and let simmer until reduced to 3 cups (30 minutes).
5
Remove from heat and stir in fish sauce.
6
Reserve 1 1/2 cups sauce and refrigerate.
7
Trim and discard any excess fat from the hens and then brush hens with curry sauce.
8
Place hens in bowl or ziplock bags and marinate with sauce for 12-24 hours.
9
Let hens stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling.
10
Prepare grill.
11
Remove hens from marinade and discard marinade.
12
Season hens with salt and then grill skin sides down on an oiled rack, turning occassionally until done (30- 45 minutes).
13
Heat reserved curry sauce in a small saucepan and serve with hens.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: ½ cup shallot, chopped, ¼ cup vegetable oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons gingerroot, minced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Cornish Game Hens falls under the Seafood 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!

Grilled Cornish Game Hens

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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