Peppered Cornish Hens and Asparagus with Lemon and Marjoram

Ingredients

• ¼ cup lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
• 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram
• 1 pound asparagus
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 Cornish hens (about 1 1/4 pounds each), halved
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper

1. Light the grill. In a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the oil with the lemon juice, salt, pepper, and marjoram. Put the hens in a glass dish or stainless-steel pan. Pour 1/4 cup of the marinade over them and turn to coat. 2. Snap off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus spe...

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