Succulent Roasted Game Hens in a Jiffy

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425.

2. 2

   Cut backbone from each hen with a knife or kitchen shears (or ask your butcher to do this for you).

3. 3

   Open the hen until it lies flat, with a leg on each side.

4. 4

   Rub hens all over with olive oil; season with paprika, salt, black pepper (and/or other seasonings/herbs).

5. 5

   Heat an ovenproof skillet over high heat; brown hens, skin side up, 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Turn; brown 2 minutes more.

7. 7

   Transfer pan to oven; place a heavy cast iron pan or a brick wrapped with foil on top of hens.

8. 8

   Roast 12 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove top pan or brick and turn hens skin side up.

10. 10

    Cook until firm and evenly browned, but still moist, about 7 minutes.

11. 11

    Garnish with 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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