Description
Spicy Cajun Turkey Breast brings Louisiana’s bold flavors to your dinner table with a zesty blend of herbs and heat. Perfectly seasoned and roasted, this dish delivers a mouthwatering experience you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) boneless turkey breast
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
Fat:
- ½ stick (4 tablespoons or 56 grams) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to a high temperature of 450 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring a baking dish is thoroughly coated with lubricating agent to prevent sticking.
- Meticulously cleanse the turkey breast, removing excess moisture with paper towels to promote optimal seasoning adherence.
- Craft a robust flavor blend by whisking together softened butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and cumin until achieving a uniform, aromatic mixture.
- Delicately separate the turkey skin from the meat, creating a pocket for flavor infusion, then generously distribute half the seasoned butter underneath the skin and remainder on the exterior surface.
- Transfer the seasoned turkey to the prepared baking dish and roast uncovered at the initial high temperature, allowing the skin to develop a golden, crispy exterior for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, continuing the roasting process for roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes, periodically basting with pan drippings to maintain moisture and enhance flavor complexity.
- Verify internal doneness by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest portion, confirming the temperature has reached a minimum of 160 degrees Fahrenheit for food safety.
- Carefully extract the turkey from the oven and loosely tent with aluminum foil, allowing the meat to rest and redistribute internal juices for 5-10 minutes until reaching the final safe temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Elevate the presentation by garnishing with fragrant fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme, then elegantly slice and serve the perfectly prepared Cajun-style turkey breast.
Notes
- Discover the perfect Cajun-style turkey breast that transforms a simple weeknight dinner into a flavor explosion.
- Butter mixture is the secret weapon, infusing every bite with spicy Cajun magic and rich, creamy goodness.
- Basting technique ensures juicy, tender meat that falls apart with minimal effort, making this recipe foolproof for home cooks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 635 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 118 mg