Cajun-Spiced Turkey

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
31%
Cajun-Spiced Turkey
45 min.
12
500kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dining experience with a burst of bold flavors? Our Cajun-Spiced Turkey is the perfect centerpiece for any meal, whether it's a cozy family gathering or a festive celebration. Bursting with the vibrant and aromatic spices of Cajun cuisine, this dish captures the essence of a southern feast while being gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary needs.

Imagine the tantalizing aroma of seasoned turkey wafting through your kitchen, inviting everyone to the table. The carefully balanced seasoning and the addition of fresh vegetables create a delightful symphony of flavors that will have your guests raving. With a cooking time of just 45 minutes, this recipe is not only delicious but also manageable, allowing you to enjoy quality time with your loved ones.

As you prepare this dish, you'll appreciate how simple ingredients like celery, bell pepper, and onion transform into a savory stuffing that enhances the turkey's natural flavors. The technique of roasting ensures the skin is perfectly crisp, while the meat remains juicy and tender. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this Cajun-Spiced Turkey promises to be a showstopper on your table, offering hearty servings that cater to up to 12 people. Get ready to impress with this extraordinary dish that embraces comfort food at its finest!

Ingredients

  •  celery stalks coarsely chopped
  •  bell pepper green coarsely chopped
  • 12 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • medium onion coarsely chopped
  • 12 pound turkey dry
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Set a rack inside a large heavy roasting pan. Season turkey lightly inside and out with salt and pepper, then with spice mix, massaging it into the skin.
  2. Transfer turkey, breast side down, to prepared pan and refrigerate, uncovered, overnight.
  3. Remove turkey from refrigerator; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  5. Mix celery, pepper, and onion in a medium bowl. Fill turkey cavities with vegetable mixture, scattering any remaining vegetables over bottom of roasting pan.
  6. Brush turkey with oil.
  7. Roast turkey, basting occasionally, for 1 hour. Using paper towels, flip turkey. Roast, basting occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 1-1 1/2 hours longer.
  8. Transfer to a platter.
  9. Let rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories500kcal
Protein57.08%
Fat41.78%
Carbs1.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.42
Glycemic Load
0.23
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
28.41652162697%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.47mg
Isorhamnetin
0.46mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Quercetin
2.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:500.19kcal
25.01%
Fat:22.74g
34.98%
Saturated Fat:5.41g
33.81%
Carbohydrates:1.39g
0.46%
Net Carbohydrates:1.04g
0.38%
Sugar:0.82g
0.92%
Cholesterol:231.88mg
77.29%
Sodium:361.65mg
15.72%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:69.89g
139.78%
Vitamin B3:24.64mg
123.18%
Vitamin B6:1.96mg
98.14%
Selenium:68.65µg
98.07%
Vitamin B12:3.93µg
65.48%
Phosphorus:594.23mg
59.42%
Zinc:5.76mg
38.42%
Vitamin B2:0.6mg
35.38%
Vitamin B5:2.64mg
26.35%
Potassium:754.33mg
21.55%
Magnesium:82.63mg
20.66%
Iron:2.83mg
15.74%
Copper:0.26mg
12.98%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.98%
Vitamin C:8.66mg
10.5%
Vitamin K:9.38µg
8.94%
Vitamin D:0.97µg
6.44%
Folate:25.41µg
6.35%
Vitamin E:0.7mg
4.68%
Vitamin A:219.27IU
4.39%
Calcium:39.1mg
3.91%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.78%
Fiber:0.35g
1.42%
Source:Epicurious