Cornish Hens with Crab Meat Stuffing

An unusual and delicious main dish

From "True Grits...Tall Tales and Recipes from the New South," published in cooperation with your Daily Inbox newsletter.

Ingredients:

  • 4 (1-1/2 pound) Cornish game hens
  • 1 lemon, cut into halves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 clove of garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 cup crab meat
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fine bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup half-and-half

    To Prepare:

    Rinse the game hens inside and out and pat dry. Rub the game hens with the lemon; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

    Saute the garlic, parsley, green onions and celery in the butter in a skillet until the vegetables are tender.  Stir in the crab meat, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.  Stir in the bread crumbs.  Add the half-and-half gradually, stirring until mixed.

    Stuff the game hens with the crab meat mixture.  Place in a baking pan.

    Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes or until the game hens are cooked through, basting frequently with pan drippings.

    Note: Variation - Substitute imitation crab meat for fresh crab meat.

    Serves: 4



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