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CORNISH HENS WITH MANDARIN RICE
Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients:
4 whole
Cornish Game Hens
750 ml/ 3 c. Mandarin Rice
15 ml / 1 tbsp Olive Oil
5 ml / 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
250 ml / 1 c. Orange Marmalade
Mandarin Rice
59 ml / ¼ c. Almonds (slivered)
30 ml / 2 tbsp Celery (chopped)
1 small
Green Onion (sliced, thin)
30 ml / 2 tbsp Butter
1 can
Mandarin Orange Segments (drained)
0.4 kg/11oz.
30 ml / 2 tbsp Orange Juice (concentrate)
500 ml / 2 c. Cooked Rice
Suggested Wood Pellet Flavor: Hickory / Mesquite / Competition
Instructions:
1. Prepare mandarin rice by cooking almonds, celery, green onion,
and butter in small skillet until almonds are lightly toasted.
Combine mixture with orange segments, orange juice and
cooked rice in a bowl, and set aside.
2. Preheat grill, then reduce to MEDIUM (135-177°C / 275-350°F).
3. Rinse Cornish hens and pat dry with paper towel. Stuff with rice
mixture and tie legs with a string. Brush Cornish hens lightly
with olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika.
4. Place Cornish hens on grill. Grill for 45 to 60 minutes, until the
drumstick meat is tender when pressed.
5. Baste with orange marmalade during last 20 minutes of cooking
time. Remove from grill and arrange on serving platter.
TIP:
If you want to catch the drippings to make gravy, place the hens
in a foil pan and add enough water or juice to cover the bottom about
0.6 cm / ¼ inch thick.
SHRIMP KABOBS WITH CURRY BUTTER
Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients:
900g / 2 lbs Shrimp (peeled, deveined)
125ml / ½ c. Curry Butter
15 ml / 1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 Lime
Fresh Dill
Curry Butter
125 ml / ½ c. Butter
30 ml / 2 tbsp Onion (chopped)
15 ml / 1 tbsp Fresh Dill
5 ml / 1 tsp Curry Powder
Dash
Garlic Powder
Suggested Wood Pellet Flavor: Mesquite / Competition
Instructions:
1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 1 hour.
2. Preheat grill, then reduce to 135-163°C / 275-325°F.
3. Prepare curry butter by melting butter in small pan over
medium-high heat. Stir in onion, dill, curry powder and garlic
powder. Cook for five minutes, then remove from heat.
4. Thread shrimp on skewers, leaving space between pieces. Lightly
brush with olive oil.
5. Place skewers on grill, and grill until shrimp are white and tender.
Shrimp grill quickly; take care not to overcook. Turn skewers
of shrimp once and brush with curry butter halfway through
cooking time.
6. Arrange grilled shrimp on serving plate. Garnish with lime
wedge and dill.
TIP:
To skewer shrimp so that it is straight, hold it in a stretched-out
position with one hand. Start at the tail end and insert a bamboo or
wooden skewer into the shrimp so that it runs the full length. Keep
unbending the shrimp with your fingers as you go.
BACON BASIL SHRIMP ON A STICK
Makes 4 - 6 Servings
Ingredients:
24 large
Shrimp (peeled, deveined)
24 whole
Fresh Basil Leaves
24 slices
Bacon (sliced thin)
Suggested Wood Pellet Flavor: Cherry / Apple
Instructions:
1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 1 hour.
2. Preheat grill, then reduce to 135-163°C / 275-325°F.
3. Wrap a piece of shrimp and basil leaf in a thin slice of bacon,
then thread onto skewer, leaving space between pieces.
4. Place skewers on grill, and cook until shrimp are white and
tender, and the bacon is nicely browned. Shrimp grill quickly;
take care not to overcook. Turn skewers often to avoid burning.
5. Remove from heat and serve.
