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Cornish Hen
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 8
I found this recipe in Bon Appetit magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.
Ingredients:
2 lbs organic cornish hens (ask your butcher to prepare them for side-down saute)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh cracked black pepper, divided
1 1/2 tble kosher salt, divided
1 cup olive, oiul
1/2 cup canola oil
Directions:
1. For Marinade: Combine chopped herbs, 1/2 tablespoons black pepper, 1/2 tablespoon salt and cup of olive oil in a bowl and whisk together.
2. For Main: Place hens in large bowl and cover with marinade, refrigerate for 45-60 minutes. Remove hens from marinade and season each one liberally with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Preheat large saute pan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons canola oil to pan. Place 4 hens in pan skin side down and cook for 3 minutes. Turn over and immediately place in preheated 400 oven. Roast until internal temperature of 165 or juices run clear when a knife is inserted in the breast (approx 20 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com