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Cajun Roasted Cornish Hens

Cajun Roasted Cornish Hens


  • Author: Emily Walker
  • Total Time: ~1 hr 15 min
  • Yield: 4-6 1x

Description

Spice up your table with Cajun Roasted Cornish Hens—crisp-skinned, juicy, and packed with bold flavor in every bite. These perfectly portioned mini birds are a fun, fiery alternative to turkey and bring a personal touch to any holiday or dinner party.


Ingredients

Scale

4 Cornish hens (11.5 lbs each), thawed and patted dry

¼ cup olive oil

1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

1 tbsp smoked paprika

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 lemons, halved

Salt & black pepper, to taste


  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Rest Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 500 / Serving
  • Sodium: 450mg / Serving
  • Fat: 35g / Serving
  • Saturated Fat: 8g / Serving
  • Protein: 42g / Serving