Description
A flavorful and juicy roasted turkey seasoned with Cajun spices for a bold taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil all over the turkey.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper inside and out.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon slices, onion, and garlic.
- Place turkey on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan.
- Roast for 3 to 3.5 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part.
- Let rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Let turkey sit at room temperature for 1 hour before roasting.
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Save pan drippings for gravy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg