Recipe - Game Hens In White Wine W Herbs

Simple & elegant. Serve w/
California Sauvignon Blanc
Or an Italian Pinot
Grigio

2 cornish game hens, 1/2'd lengthwise, backbones removed One fourth tsp. dried
basil One fourth tsp. dried oregano One fourth tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1
tbsp. butter or margarine 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 shallots, finely chopped 1/2
cup dry white wine

1. Preheat oven to 350o. Season hens w/ basil, oregano, salt & pepper.

2. In a large frying pan, melt butter in oil over moderately high heat. Add
hens & saute, turning once, 4 minutes a side, until browned. Transfer to a
small baking dish.

3. Add shallots to pan, reduce heat to low & saute until soft, 1 1/2
minutes. Add white wine & bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits from
bottom of pan. Pour over hens.

4. Cover w/ foil & bake 20 minutes, basting occasionally w/ pan juices.

5. Reduce heat to 425o, uncover & bake 5 minutes until hens are tender &
skin is crisp.

Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

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