Stuffed Cornish Hen Recipe

Cooking Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Stuffing

   In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add chopped green onions and minced garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the lump crab meat, cooked rice, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.

2. 2

   Prepare the Cornish Hens

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse the Cornish hens under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season the inside and outside of each hen with salt and black pepper. Fill each hen with the crab meat stuffing.

3. 3

   Roast the Hens

   Place the stuffed Cornish hens in a roasting pan. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and brush it over the hens. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste occasionally with the pan juices.

4. 4

   Serve

   Once cooked, remove the hens from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with your choice of two sides, such as steamed vegetables or mashed potatoes.