Cornish Game Hen in a Garlic-Shallot Marinade

This dish is easy to prepare, so it's perfect for a simple weekend supper.

Ingredients

1 1-pound Cornish game hen
½ cup dry white wine, like Pinot Grigio
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots, minced

Directions

In a bowl just large enough to fit the Cornish game hen, combine white wine, garlic, and shallots. Place the game hen in the bowl with the marinade, cover with aluminum foil or plastic wrap, and chill for at least an hour-or overnight, if you have time.

When ready to cook, preheat oven to 400°F. Remove the hen from the marinade and shake off excess liquid. Reserve marinade. Place the hen breast side up in a large ovenproof skillet and roast in the oven until internal temperature has reached 170°F, about 45 minutes. Remove hen from hot skillet, place on a plate, and cover with foil to keep warm. Place skillet onto burner. Pour marinade into hot skillet, being careful not to burn yourself on the hot handle. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes to reduce the marinade. Before serving, remove skin from the hen. Cut the bird in half and spoon the sauce over each piece. Serve with wild rice (see recipe and nutritional information below).