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Rock Cornish Game Hens With Curry Recipe

🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Poultry
🍽️ Servings: 4

Description:

Rock Cornish Game Hens are renowned for their tender meat and delicate flavor, making them a perfect centerpiece for a special dinner. This recipe infuses them with a delightful curry twist, elevating their taste to new heights. Ideal for a romantic evening or any cozy gathering, these hens promise to impress with their aromatic spices and succulent texture.

Ingredients:

• 4 Rock Cornish Game Hens
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

   • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
   • In a small bowl, mix together garlic salt, dried thyme, curry powder, and black pepper.

2. Seasoning:

   • Sprinkle the spice mixture into the cavity of each Cornish game hen, ensuring even distribution.
   • Truss the hens securely to maintain their shape during cooking.

3. Basting Sauce:

   • In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
   • Stir in the lemon juice and paprika, creating a fragrant basting sauce.

4. Cooking:

   • Place the seasoned hens in a shallow baking pan.
   • Generously baste the hens with the prepared sauce, coating them evenly.
   • Transfer the baking pan to the preheated oven and roast for 30 minutes at 450°F (230°C).
   • After 30 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
   • Continue roasting the hens for approximately 50 minutes more, or until they achieve a deep brown color and the juices run clear when pierced.
   • Remember to baste the hens occasionally during the cooking process to keep them moist and flavorful.

5. Serving:

   • Once fully cooked, remove the hens from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.
   • Serve the Rock Cornish Game Hens with Curry hot, accompanied by your favorite sides or a fresh salad, and enjoy the aromatic flavors and tender meat with your loved ones.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 819.1
• Fat Content: 65.4g
• Saturated Fat Content: 26.3g
• Cholesterol Content: 364mg
• Sodium Content: 312.9mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 4g
• Fiber Content: 0.9g
• Sugar Content: 0.8g
• Protein Content: 52.1g

Indulge in the luxurious taste of these Rock Cornish Game Hens with Curry, perfect for a memorable dining experience that’s sure to delight your taste buds and elevate any occasion to a culinary masterpiece!