Grilled Cornish Hens With Salsa: Date Added: 10 Nov 2009
Listed in: Barbecue / BBQ - Poultry

Marinade:

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoon fresh oregano
2 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoon olive oil

Hens:

3 lb cornish hens, split
Grilled corn salsa:
3 ears corn
1 italian frying pepper, halve
1 red pepper, quartered
1 yellow pepper, quartered
1 celery stalk
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1. In bowl, mix marinade ingredients. Add hens; coat. Cover; chill xis to twelve hours.

2. Meanwhile; make salsa: Brush vegetables with oil; grill 8 minutes on high or until charred. Cur kernals from corn. Peel peppers. Dice peppers and celery. In bowl, toss vegetables with remaining oil and ingredients.

3. Grill hens 4 inches from heat source 15 minutes on high, turning once, or until juices run clear when pierced.

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