Lemon-Rosemary Cornish Game Hens – a delicious recipe with Cornish game hens, lemons, rosemary, unsalted butter, herbes, kosher salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Preheat oven to 450.
2
Stuff each game hen with four lemon quarters and one sprig of rosemary and place them in a baking pan.
3
Melt the butter in a small bowl. Finely chop the remaining rosemary and stir it into the melted butter along with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Cover each game hen all over with the butter mixture, then sprinkle each game hen with half of the herbs de Provence.
5
Place the pan in the oven and roast for 30 minutes.
6
After 30 minutes, pour the white wine into the bottom of the roasting pan and swirl it around. Continue to cook the game hens for another 15 minutes, basting the hens with this wine 2-3 times during those 15 minutes.
7
Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
114
kcal
Calories
6
g
Fat
16
g
Carbs
2
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Cornish game hens, 2 lemons, quartered, 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.
Yes, Lemon-Rosemary 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.
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