Cornish Game Hens With Sage And Garlic - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Cornish hens, split into halves
4 tablespoons butter, softened
4 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped (or 3 tsp dried sage)
2 garlic cloves, minced (or more)
1 lemon, zest of, grated
1/2 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper

Preparation

Blend 3 Tbs of butter with the sage, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
Separate breast and leg skin from hens.
Press the mixture under the skins and spread evenly.
Melt remaining butter and add paprika Brush this butter over the hens.
Place hens in single layer in shallow oiled pan.
Roast at 400 F, uncovered, 40 to 45 minutes.
Baste twice with pan drippings.