American · Dinner
Cajun Roast Turkey
Bone-in turkey thigh rubbed with a Cajun spice blend of smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic and thyme, then roasted until the skin crisps and meat stays juicy. Basted with butter and olive oil, served with pan juices for deep, complex Louisiana-style flavour.
$5
15 minsPrep
70 minsCook
85 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
539Calories
52.9gProtein
35gFat
2.4gCarbs
0.3gSugar
0.9gFiber
1424mgSodium
259mgChol
10.6gSat Fat
420mgPotassium
32mgCalcium
2.1mgIron
0.8mcgVitamin B12
2.3mgVitamin C
gluten-free
egg-free
protein-rich
low-carb
sweet-heat
hidden-gems
gluten-free
Instructions
1
Prep
Pat the turkey thigh dry with paper towels and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes so it roasts evenly.
2
Build
Mince the garlic and mix it with smoked paprika, cayenne, thyme, oregano, black pepper, salt, softened butter and olive oil into a paste.
3
Build
Rub the paste all over the thigh and under the skin, pressing into every crevice until fully coated and glistening.
4
Roast
Roast skin-side up on a rack at 375F for 60 to 70 minutes, basting once, until the skin is deep red-brown and a thermometer reads 165F.
5
Rest
Let the thigh rest for 10 minutes before carving.
6
Plate
Carve the meat off the bone, spoon over the pan juices and serve.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 15 oz426g bone-in turkey thigh
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp butter, softened
- 4 tsp4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp1 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp1 tsp dried oregano
- 4 cloves4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp30ml olive oil
