MOROCCAN-STYLE CORNISH HENS WITH COUSCOUS
Couscous with onions and raisins and seasoned with cumin delivers many levels of flavor with rich little Cornish hens, massaged with spices. How many birds you need for four guests will be determined by their size (the birds' and perhaps the guests', too). Whether you grill or roast them depends on your mood, your kitchen and the weather. The couscous could even be stuffing for smaller hens, one per person, roasted at 375 degrees for about 50 minutes.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix 3 tablespoons of the oil with the paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Rub inside surfaces of hens with 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, then smear them, inside and out, with the spice paste. Set aside 1 hour.
- Sauté onions in remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat until golden. Stir in raisins and remaining cumin and cook until onions are lightly browned. Fold in cooked couscous and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat grill or heat oven to 375 degrees. If grilling, sear hens on the skin side over medium heat, then turn them over, basting a couple of times with remaining lemon juice, until cooked through, about 35 minutes. If using oven, roast hen halves skin side up in a roasting pan until cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes, basting a couple of times with remaining lemon juice.
- Reheat couscous, fold in cilantro, and mound on a platter. Arrange hen halves around couscous and serve hot or warm.
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Jibon Pur
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this soon.
Fat Cow
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Amaeze Lilian
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Maleah Watkins
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Asriel Guadarrama
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Arslamehbob 786
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Moroccan food or is looking for a new and exciting way to cook Cornish hens.
Liaqat Ali
[email protected]I served this dish with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.
Erica Baldwin
[email protected]The dried fruit adds a nice touch of sweetness to the dish. I used a mix of raisins, apricots, and cranberries.
Elia Masindi
[email protected]This was my first time making Cornish hens and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was so easy to follow and the hens turned out beautifully.
Bhawana Bhatta
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's one of my go-to recipes when I'm short on time.
Taimur Sabir
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Mausam Chy
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have everything on hand to make it.
Ram Rana
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
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[email protected]The sauce is amazing! I could eat it with a spoon.
Adeola Adebowale
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. It was perfectly cooked and fluffy.
Baari Kakar
[email protected]This is one of those dishes that's easy to make but looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.
Abigail Nkrumah
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Syed Sazzad Shishir
[email protected]The flavors in this dish are amazing! The combination of spices, the sweetness of the dried fruit, and the nutty flavor of the couscous is just perfect.
esonwune chiamaka
[email protected]This Moroccan-style Cornish hens with couscous recipe is a keeper! I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook Cornish hens, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The hens were perfectly cooked, moist and tender on the inside, and crispy