North African Cornish Hens Recipe

Name: North African Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish game hens; 2 lemons, halved; 1 orange, quartered; 5 garlic cloves, crushed through a garlic press; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, preferably coarse (kosher); 2 tablespoons paprika, preferably hot Hungarian; 2 teaspoons cumin seed; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1/4 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

4 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish game hens
2 lemons, halved
1 orange, quartered
5 garlic cloves, crushed through a garlic press
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, preferably coarse (kosher)
2 tablespoons paprika, preferably hot Hungarian
2 teaspoons cumin seed
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil

1
Using a sharp knife or a cleaver, split each hen down its back and open it up flat, like a book.
2
Arrange the hens, skin side up, on two large roasting pans.
3
Squeeze the lemons and oranges over the hens, and then place the squeezed lemon and orange pieces underneath the hens.
4
On a work surface, sprinkle the garlic with the salt.
5
Using a large knife, chop and smear them together to form a paste.
6
Scrape the garlic paste into a small bowl, and stir in the paprika, cumin, ginger, and optional cayenne.
7
Gradually stir in the oil to make a paste.
8
Spread the paste on the hens skin, and let them stand at room temperature, covered, for 1 hour before roasting.
9
Position a rack in the top third of the oven, and preheat to 400.
10
Roast the hens, basting often with the drippings, until the juices run yellow when the flesh is pierced with a fork, 50 to 60 minutes.
11
Serve immediately, discarding the cooked fruits.

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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: 4 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish game hens, 2 lemons, halved, 1 orange, quartered, 5 garlic cloves, crushed through a garlic press, and more.

Yes, North African Cornish 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.

North African Cornish Hens

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