Glazed Cornish Hen with Asparagus Skewers and Tomato-Raspberry Compote

Steps

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1. 1
   Prepare green asparagus by briefly blanching in boiling salted water for about 30 seconds to soften slightly while retaining texture.
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2. 2
   Remove cornish hen breast and gently butterfly or flatten it carefully to ensure even thickness throughout for uniform cooking.
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3. 3
   Trim the cornish hen breast with a small knife to create a neat Supreme presentation, removing excess bone and trimming edges.
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4. 4
   While preparing the asparagus skewers, season both sides of the cornish hen breast generously with spice mix and seasoned salt.
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5. 5
   Thread the blanched asparagus spears onto two skewers in an alternating pattern, placing tips and ends alternately to create even presentation.
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6. 6
   Heat a grill pan and add Asian cooking oil. Place the seasoned cornish hen breast and trimmed scraps on the pan.
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   Add the asparagus skewers to the pan, brush lightly with oil, and season with salt. Grill everything together.
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   Prepare the compote: quarter the cherry tomatoes, slice the red pepper into thin pieces, and halve the raspberries.
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   Add a small amount of sugar to a saucepan and heat until it begins to caramelize slightly, then add the tomatoes, pepper, and raspberries.
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    Reduce heat to medium-low and allow the compote to reduce and thicken, seasoning with just a pinch of salt to preserve raspberry aroma, optionally adding a dash of soy sauce for umami at the end.
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    Flip the cornish hen breast and asparagus skewers on the pan and continue grilling until both sides are lightly charred and cooked through.
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    When the cornish hen is nearly cooked, add teriyaki sauce to the pan. Continuously flip and baste, allowing the sugar to caramelize and form a glossy glaze.
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    Plate the dish: arrange the asparagus skewers in the center of the plate, place the glazed cornish hen on top, spoon the compote alongside, and garnish with fresh Thai basil.
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