Cornish Game Hen with Herb and Shallot Butter

Serves: 4
Total preparation time: About 1 hour

INGREDIENTS

2 All-Natural Cornish Game Hens
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 pound butter
5 shallots, minced
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon thyme
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut each hen in half, sprinkle all over with salt and pepper, and bring to room temperature.

2. Melt butter in small fry pan and add shallots, rosemary, and thyme. Stir well and let bubble for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

3. Place hens in flat baking pan, skin side up, and baste with the butter sauce. Bake for 50 minutes, basting every 15 minutes. Garnish with parsley

SERVING SUGGESTION