Cornish Game Hens

12 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 Cornish hens (about 1-1/4 pounds each)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 dash paprika
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1/2 cup vermouth
  • 1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons blanched slivered almonds

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 2
    Remove skin from hens.
  3. 3
    Cut each in half, discarding backbones.
  4. 4
    Season on both sides with herbs and spices.
  5. 5
    In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil.
  6. 6
    Saute hens about 4 minutes on each side.
  7. 7
    Transfer to a baking dish.
  8. 8
    Add garlic and shallots to skillet and saute for about 1 minute.
  9. 9
    Add vermouth and orange juice and swirl to mix.
  10. 10
    Pour over hens.
  11. 11
    Cover dish with foil (release foil works great) and bake 20 minutes, basting a few times.
  12. 12
    Increase oven temperture to 425 degrees, uncover baking dish and bake 5 minutes.
  13. 13
    Garnish with parsley and almonds before serving.

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