Cuban Roast Cornish Game Hens

INGREDIENTS

2/3 cup

freshly squeezed lime juice, from 8-10 juice limes

2/3 cup

extra virgin olive oil

6 cloves

garlic, peeled and minced

2 tbsp

fresh oregano leaves, chopped - more as garnish

1 tsp

ground cumin

1 tsp

Kosher salt

Cornish game hens (about 1 pound each), rinsed and pat-dried thoroughly with paper towels

1 cup

water

1/2

small yellow onion, sliced thinly

1/2 tsp

black pepper, freshly ground