Roasted Game Hens Stuffed Under The Skin With
12 oz Ricotta 1/3 c Freshly grated Parmesan -cheese 1 Egg yolk, lightly beaten 1/4 c Finely chopped fresh basil 3 tb Finely chopped fresh parsley 1 1/2 tb Grated lemon zest 2 sm Cl...
Ingredients
- 12ozricotta
- 1/3cup freshly grated parmesan
- 1/4cup finely chopped fresh basil
- 3tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 11/2 tb grated lemon zest
- 2small cloves garlic
- 6cornish game hens
- 11/2 sm onions, cut into 6 quarters
Directions
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12 oz Ricotta 1/3 c Freshly grated Parmesan -cheese 1 Egg yolk, lightly beaten 1/4 c Finely chopped fresh basil 3 tb Finely chopped fresh pa
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Place the ricotta in a fine sieve and drain for 30 minutes
- 3
In a medium bowl, combine the drained ricotta, Parmesan, egg yolk, herbs and lemon zest
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Put the garlic clove through a garlic press and into the ricotta
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Mix well, adding salt and pepper to taste
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Rinse the game hens and pat them dry
- 7
Season the cavities with salt and pepper and place a quarter lemon and a quarter onion in each cavity
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Loosen the skin on the breasts by sliding your fingers under the skin, being careful not to pierce it