Ingredients
1/4 cup butter, softened2 green onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine the butter, onions, parsley, ginger, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Rub mixture under the skin and over the top of each game hen. Sprinkle remaining salt and pepper inside the hen cavities.
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.
Place hens breast side up over drip pan; grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 45-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180° and the meat juices run clear.
