Herbed Cornish Hens - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 Cornish game hens
1 c. lemon juice
3/4 c. butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, divided
1 1/4 tsp. seasoned salt, divided
1 1/8 tsp. garlic powder, divided
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Place hens on a wire rack in a large roasting pan. In a bowl, combine lemon juice, butter, paprika and tsp. thyme, seasoned salt and garlic powder. Pour half over the hens; set the remaining mixture aside for basting. Combine salt, pepper and remaining thyme, seasoned salt and garlic powder, sprinkle over the hens. Bake, uncovered at 375\u00b0 for 30 minutes. Baste with remaining lemon mixture. Bake 30 minutes longer, basting occasionally, or until meat is tender and juices run clear.