Cajun Cornish Game Hens Recipes

CAJUN-FRIED CORNISH GAME HENS

Steps:

• Combine Cajun seasoning and pepper; rub over inside and outside of hens. Tie legs together with one end of a 30-inch string.
• Place flour in a large heavy duty, zip top plastic bag; add hens, 1 at a time, and shake to coat thoroughly.
• Pour oil to a depth of 4 inches into a deep pot of a propane cooker; heat to 350°F carefully lower hens into hot oil, using string.
• Fry 18-20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 180°F remove hens from oil, and drain on paper towels; remove string before serving.

CAJUN CORNISH GAME HENS

Steps:

• Brown sausage in saucepan. Stir in rice; cook 2 minutes.
• Add undrained tomatoes, onions, pepper, garlic and thyme. Bring to boil. Cover; simmer 20 minutes (rice will be firm).
• Rinse hens; drain well. Stuff with rice mixture. Place breast side up on rack in shallow pan. Brush with butter.
• Bake at 375°F 1 hour or until done.

CAJUN-FRIED CORNISH GAME HENS

Steps:

• Combine the Cajun season and pepper; rub over the inside and outside of the hens. Tie the legs together. Place flour in a large, heavy duty, zip-top plastic bag. Add the hens one at a time; shake to coat.
• Pour oil to a depth of 4 inches into the deep pot of a propane cooker; heat to 350°F.
• Carefully lower the hens in the oil; fry for 18 to 20 minutes or until the meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast reads 180°F.
• Remove the hens from oil and drain on paper towels. Remove string before serving.