Sherried Cornish Hens

• 4 (1 1/4-pound) Cornish hens, split
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1/2 cup sherry
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (8-ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

1. Rinse hens with cold water, and pat dry. Combine lemon juice, salt, and pepper; rub mixture over hens. Place hens, breast side up, in a shallow roasting pan. Brush with butter; pour sherry over hens. Cover lightly, and bake at 325u0b0 for 1 hour. Uncover and broil 6 inches from heat about 10 minutes. Transfer hens to a large serving platter; set aside.
2. Combine pan drippings and flour in a skillet, stirring until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in mushrooms. Spoon gravy over hens.

cornish hens, lemon juice, salt, pepper, butter, sherry, flour, mushrooms

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sherried-cornish-hens (may not work)