Grilled Cornish Hens

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)

1. In a small bowl, combine the butter, onions, parsley, ginger, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2. Rub mixture under the skin and over the top of each game hen. Sprinkle remaining salt and pepper inside the hen cavities.
3. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan.
4. Place hens breast side up over drip pan; grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 45-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180u0b0 and the meat juices run clear.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/grilled-cornish-hens/ (may not work)