Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup lemon juice2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon paprika2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)

Preparation

In an bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Place hens on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Tuck wings under hen. Spoon half of butter sauce over hens. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 40-45 minutes or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with remaining sauce.