Gordon Ramsay Cornish Hen Recipe
Do you want a fancy dinner at home? Try the Gordon Ramsay Cornish Hen Recipe. This Gordon Ramsay Cornish Hen Recipe is very simple.
Equipment
- Roasting pan
- Kitchen twine
- Meat thermometer
- Small bowl
- Chef's knife.
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 2 Cornish Game Hens
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1 tsp Fresh Thyme
- 1 tsp Fresh Rosemary
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 whole Lemon
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 cup Brussel Sprouts as a side
Instructions
1. Prep the Hens
- Wash the hens and pat them very dry. Dry skin makes the bird much crispier.
2. Make Herb Butter
- Mix soft butter with thyme and rosemary. Add lemon zest and crushed garlic. Stir it well.
3. Season the Bird
- Rub the herb butter under the hen skin. Spread some on the outside too. Sprinkle salt everywhere.
4. Tie the Legs
- Use twine to tie the legs together. This helps the bird cook very evenly.
5. Start Roasting
- Place hens in a hot roasting pan. Drizzle them with a little olive oil.
6. Bake Until Golden
- Put the pan in the oven. Bake until the juices run clear. The skin should look dark gold.
7. Rest the Meat
- Take the hens out of the oven. Let them sit for ten minutes. This keeps them juicy.
Notes
➜ Always pat the hens dry with paper towels.
➜ Let the butter reach room temperature before mixing.
➜ Stuff the cavity with lemon for extra moisture.
➜ Do not crowd the roasting pan with birds.
➜ Use a thermometer to reach 165 degrees.
➜ Baste the hens with pan juices halfway through.
➜ Let the meat rest before you cut it.