Cornish Game Hens

Another delicious way to bake cornish game hens. The recipe comes from Light & Easy Diabetes Cuisine.

• Ready In: 51 mins
• Serves: 4

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