Roasted Lemon Almond Cornish Hens

By Lulubelle

Ingredients

• 3 lemons
• 2 Cornish hens, thawed
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 cloves garlic, minces and divided
• 4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 cup slivered or sliced almonds, toasted and divided

Preparation

Step 1

Slice one lemon; place 2 to 3 slices in the cavity of each hen. Place one teaspoon minced thyme and 1 clove of mince garlic in each cavity. Place hens in slow cooker.
Juice 1 lemon; mix lemon juice, butter, remaining garlic and thyme, salt and pepper and drizzle over hens. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup almonds.
Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours (4 to 6 on high). If desired, baste hens with juices throughout the time.
Arrange cooked hens on a serving platter. Serve with remaining lemon slices and garnish with remaining almonds.