Grilled Cornish Hens With Rice And Sicilian Butter Recipe

Name: Grilled Cornish Hens With Rice And Sicilian Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons butter, at room temperature; 1/3 cup black olives, such as Kalamata, halved and pitted; 2 teaspoons anchovy paste; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest (from about 1 navel orange); 2 teaspoons orange juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 2 Cornish hens (about 1 1/4 pounds each), halved; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; Boiled or steamed rice, for serving

Servings: persons

8 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup black olives, such as Kalamata, halved and pitted
2 teaspoons anchovy paste
1 tablespoon grated orange zest (from about 1 navel orange)
2 teaspoons orange juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
2 Cornish hens (about 1 1/4 pounds each), halved
2 tablespoons cooking oil
Boiled or steamed rice, for serving

1
Light the grill. In a food processor, puree the butter and olives with the anchovy paste, orange zest, orange juice, garlic, and pepper. With a rubber spatula, scrape the butter into a small bowl and refrigerate.
2
Rub the hens with oil and cook over moderate heat for 12 minutes. Turn and cook until just done, about 12 minutes longer.
3
Remove the hens from the grill and serve with the rice. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons of the flavored butter, letting the butter melt over both the hen and the rice.
4
Menu Suggestions: You might grill some eggplant slices and drizzle them with balsamic vinegar to go with these hens. Sauteed broccoli rabe with garlic and a sprinkling of Parmesan would also match the Italian mood.
5
Wine Recommendation: The saltiness of olives and anchovies can make the wrong wine appear coarse and too alcoholic. A rose is the perfect choice. If you can find one from Sicily, buy it. If not, pick a bottle from Navarre in Spain or from the south of France.

315

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 8 tablespoons butter, at room temperature, 1/3 cup black olives, such as Kalamata, halved and pitted, 2 teaspoons anchovy paste, 1 tablespoon grated orange zest (from about 1 navel orange), and more.

Yes, Grilled Cornish Hens With Rice And Sicilian Butter 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.

Grilled Cornish Hens With Rice And Sicilian Butter

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