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Cornish Hen with a Moroccan Twist

Cornish Hen With A Moroccan Twist

Bursting with flavor, this Cornish Hen recipe invokes the vibrant flavors of Morocco and pairs extremely well served with couscous.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marinate Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 423
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cornish Hen
  • 1 Lemon, juiced
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided in half
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Spicy Harissa Paste
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Method
 

  1. Unwrap Cornish Hen and place on a plate or board. Pat dry.
  2. In a prep bowl mix half the olive oil, cumin, harissa paste, paprika, salt, and pepper. This will be the rub for the hen. Set aside.
  3. Rub interior and exterior of hen with lemon juice.
  4. Rub interior and exterior of hen with rub. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to an hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  6. Place hen In a roasting pan or roasting dish. Cook for 35 to 40 minutes or until juices run clear and hen starts to take on a golden color.
    Roasted Cornish Hen
  7. Allow to rest for 5 minutes and serve.