Feast your senses on a culinary masterpiece that embodies the essence of Thanksgiving tradition – our delectable roasted turkey with garlic, rosemary, and roasted lemon, accompanied by an incredibly rich and flavorful cremini mushroom gravy. This exceptional dish is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. The juicy and tender turkey is infused with aromatic herbs and citrus, while the cremini mushroom gravy adds an earthy and savory dimension, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Prepare to indulge in a dish that will make your Thanksgiving gathering an unforgettable experience.
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FESTIVE ROAST TURKEY WITH ROSEMARY, GARLIC AND LEMON SAUCE
Celebrate this festive season with nothing other than a well prepared, moist, tender festive turkey! We've come up with this amazing recipe flavored with the aromas of rosemary and lemon for a truly memorable family meal!
Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos
Categories Main
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To ensure your amazing festive turkey is thoroughly cooked the first thing you need to do is let it sit at room temperature for about an hour. That-way the meat will be the same temperature throughout and cooked evenly.
- Preheat your oven at 400F (200C) with the rack placed in the lower third of the oven. You don't want this amazing festive turkey to get burned, do you?
- Now its time to prepare the glazing. In a small saucepan heat the oil till hot but not enough to cause the ingredients to sizzle. Place the rosemary, garlic and lemon zest and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until the lemon is slightly shriveled and garlic is soft. It should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the glazing from the heat and let it cool.
- Now its time to start preparing your amazing festive turkey! Start by tucking its wing tips underneath the body. Season on the inside with plenty of pepper and some salt - careful not to make it too salty though!
- Fill stuff the turkey with your stuffing, fold the neck skin over the opening and tie the legs together with a kitchen twine.
- Now for the glazing. Brush your amazing festive turkey with 1/2 cup of the rosemary-lemon oil and sprinkle some salt and pepper.
- Peal your onions in quarters and layer them on the bottom of a heavy roasting pan. Place your roasting rack on top followed by your perfectly seasoned and glazed festive turkey!
- Roast until the turkey is golden brown. It will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour. To keep it nice and moist reduce heat to 375F (190C), add 1 cup of water to the pan, brush with the rosemary oil. Remember to cover with a lid or foil at this stage. Repeat every 30 minutes. If the pan becomes dry remember to add some more water.
- The best way to know when your festive turkey is done is using a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh. If it reads 165F (73C) it's done!
- Once ready, transfer your amazing festive turkey to a platter or carving board and loosely tent with foil. Remember to let it rest for 30 minutes as the juices are still hot on the inside and if carved straight away they will simply run out of the meat...
- You can use your roasting pan glazing as a base for an amazing white wine gravy. Just add 1 cup of white wine and let it simmer for a few minutes for an amazing sauce...
ROSEMARY ROASTED TURKEY WITH GRAVY
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 5h15m
Yield 8 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. For the turkey: Let the turkey sit out for about 1 hour to come to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Remove the packet of neck and giblets and set aside. Cut away any fatty pieces near the cavity or neck of the bird and discard. Pat the turkey dry inside and out with paper towels and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper inside and out. Combine the butter and chopped rosemary. Loosen the skin over the breast of the turkey and push half of the butter mixture under the skin and over the breast meat. Rub the skin of the turkey with the rest of the butter mixture. Stuff the cavity of the turkey with the lemons and rosemary sprigs. Tie the legs together with twine. Tuck the wings under the body of the turkey and place it, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.
- 2. Roast the turkey until it begins to turn golden, about 25 minutes. Loosely tent the breast with foil, then reduce the oven temperature to 325°F. Continue cooking, basting the turkey with pan drippings every 30 minutes, until the internal temperature near the thigh joint reaches about 155°F. Remove the foil and continue roasting until it reaches 165°F., about 30 minutes longer. Transfer the turkey and rack to a cutting board and let rest about 30 minutes while you make the gravy.
- 3. For the gravy: Using a fat separator or spoon, remove all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the drippings in the roasting pan. Transfer the drippings and any brown bits from the bottom of the pan to a large straight-sided skillet. Set over medium-high heat. Add the giblets and neck and cook until nicely browned, about 5 minutes. Add the carrot, celery, onion, sage and rosemary. Lower the heat to medium-low and continue cooking until the vegetables are softened and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the marsala, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer until the marsala is reduced by half. Slowly sprinkle in ¼ cup of the flour, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook, stirring, 4 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and simmer, whisking occasionally, until the gravy is thickened, about 15 minutes. Taste the gravy and add salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium saucepan; discard the solids. Bring the gravy to a boil over medium heat. Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour with the butter in a small bowl until it forms a paste. Drop pea-size pieces of the mixture into the gravy, whisking vigorously to incorporate between additions, until all the butter mixture is incorporated. Continue cooking until the gravy thickens enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, about 5 minutes more.
- 4. To serve: Present the turkey whole on a platter garnished with the lemons from inside the cavity. To carve, first remove the wishbone, then legs, thighs and wings, and thinly slice the breast meat on an angle. Serve with the gravy on the side.
ROSEMARY ROASTED TURKEY
This recipe makes your turkey moist and full of flavor. You can also use this recipe for Cornish game hens, chicken breasts or roasting chicken. Select a turkey sized according to the amount of people you will be serving.
Provided by Star Pooley
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Whole Turkey Recipes
Time 4h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, basil, Italian seasoning, black pepper and salt. Set aside.
- Wash the turkey inside and out; pat dry. Remove any large fat deposits. Loosen the skin from the breast. This is done by slowly working your fingers between the breast and the skin. Work it loose to the end of the drumstick, being careful not to tear the skin.
- Using your hand, spread a generous amount of the rosemary mixture under the breast skin and down the thigh and leg. Rub the remainder of the rosemary mixture over the outside of the breast. Use toothpicks to seal skin over any exposed breast meat.
- Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan. Add about 1/4 inch of water to the bottom of the pan. Roast in the preheated oven 3 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the bird reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 198.3 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 68.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 165.1 mg
ROAST TURKEY WITH LEMON & GARLIC
Love crispy skin on roast turkey at Christmas? You'll be fan of this recipe, which uses storecupboard ingredients to make a festive favourite even more special
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 3h55m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Up to two days ahead, make the salt mix by grinding the salt with the thyme leaves and pepper in a spice grinder or using a pestle and mortar. Sit the turkey in a roasting tin and gently push your fingers under the skin, starting from the neck, until you can push your whole hand in down the length of the breast. Take care not to tear the skin.
- Season the bird all over with the salt mix, inside and out and under the skin. Leave the turkey in the tin, breast-side up, and put in the fridge for up to two days - the longer you salt it, the more succulent the turkey will be. For the crispest skin, leave the turkey uncovered so it dries out, but loosely cover it if you prefer.
- Tip the butter, vegetable stock powder and lemon zest into a small bowl and mix until completely combined. Cover and chill. Can be made a few days ahead or frozen, wrapped in cling film, for one month.
- Remove the turkey from the fridge an hour or so before you want to cook it. Remove the butter from the fridge to soften. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Work out your cooking time based on 40 mins per kg for the first 4kg, plus 45 mins for every kg after that.
- Use your hands to spread the butter under the skin so that it covers the entire breast area and work it into the crevice between the thigh and the main body, then smooth the skin over with your hands. Put the onion, lemon halves, and garlic in the cavity.
- Cover the tin loosely with foil and roast for the calculated cooking time. Around 30 mins before the end of cooking, increase the oven temperature to 200C/180C fan/gas 6, remove the foil, baste the turkey and return to the oven. When the turkey is beautifully brown and cooked through, remove from the oven and leave to rest on a warm platter covered with foil for up to 1 hr. Save the juices from the tin to make gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 679 calories, Fat 33 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Protein 94 grams protein, Sodium 4.8 milligram of sodium
GARLIC ROSEMARY TURKEY
The house smells so good while this turkey is cooking that my family can hardly wait to eat! The garlic, herbs and lemon are so simple, but they're all you really need for this turkey to shine. -Cathy Dobbins, Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Cut six to eight small slits in turkey skin; insert garlic under the skin. Squeeze two lemon halves inside the turkey; squeeze remaining halves over outside of turkey. Place lemons in the cavity., Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Brush with oil; sprinkle with rosemary and sage. Roast 1 hour., Cover turkey with foil; roast 2 to 2-1/2 hours longer or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. Baste occasionally with pan drippings., Remove turkey from oven. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy. Serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 66g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROSEMARY LEMON ROASTED TURKEY
You are five ingredients away from this delicious rosemary and lemon roasted turkey - an elegant family dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 4h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°. Place rosemary and lemon fourths in cavity of turkey. Place turkey, breast side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Brush with oil. Sprinkle with garlic salt.
- Bake uncovered 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours or until thermometer reads 180° and juice of turkey is no longer pink when center of thigh is cut. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg
MOM'S THANKSGIVING ROSEMARY ROASTED TURKEY
If you're a fan of the Mediterranean flavors, then add this turkey recipe to your holiday menu. The olive oil, garlic, and herbs rubbed under and over the skin infuse so much fantastic flavor and moisture. You're left with a beautiful and delicious turkey. It has a rich aroma and incredible rosemary and garlic flavor.
Provided by Dene Mitzel
Categories Turkey
Time 4h25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, basil, Italian seasoning, black pepper and salt. Set aside.
- 3. Wash the turkey inside and out; pat dry. Remove any large fat deposits.
- 4. Loosen the skin from the breast. This is done by slowly working your fingers between the breast and the skin.
- 5. Work it loose to the end of the drumstick, being careful not to tear the skin.
- 6. Using your hand, spread a generous amount of the rosemary mixture under the breast skin and down the thigh and leg.
- 7. Rub the remainder of the rosemary mixture over the outside of the breast.
- 8. Use toothpicks to seal skin over any exposed breast meat.
- 9. Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan. Add about 1/4 inch of water to the bottom of the pan.
- 10. Roast in the preheated oven 3 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the bird reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
ROAST TURKEY WITH ROSEMARY AND LEMON
Flavorful rosemary-lemon oil is great for the turkey-it helps create crispy, golden-brown and an aromatic, earthy flavor. You can also use it to season vegetables before roasting or after steaming, or to dress up a vinaigrette.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Turkey Recipes
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Let turkey sit at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with rack in lower third. In a small saucepan, heat oil, rosemary, garlic, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer over medium-high and cook until garlic is soft and lemon is slightly shriveled, 1 minute. Remove rosemary-lemon oil from heat and let cool.
- Tuck wing tips underneath body of turkey. Season inside of turkey with salt and pepper. Loosely fill large cavity and neck cavity with stuffing; fold neck skin over opening. Tie legs together with kitchen twine. Brush turkey all over with 1/2 cup rosemary-lemon oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place onion in a heavy-bottomed roasting pan. Set a roasting rack over onion and place turkey on top. Roast until turkey is golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Reduce heat to 375 degrees, add 1 cup water to pan, and roast, brushing turkey with remaining rosemary oil every 30 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of a thigh reads 165 degrees, 1 1/2 to 2 hours (add some water, if pan becomes dry).
- Transfer turkey to a platter or cutting board and loosely tent with foil; let rest 30 minutes. Reserve pan with drippings for White Wine Gravy. To serve, scoop out stuffing and carve turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 g, Fat 33 g, Protein 83 g
GARLIC AND HERB ROASTED TURKEY
Our recipe specialists use an easy herb rub to turn out a tender, tasty turkey with beautiful golden skin. Lemon adds a pleasant flavor to the gravy. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h30m
Yield 14 servings (2 cups gravy).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pat turkey dry. Combine the seasonings and garlic; rub over the outside and inside of turkey. Place lemon and orange wedges in cavity. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan., Bake at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Remove turkey to a serving platter; Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving., Pour pan drippings and loosened brown bits into a measuring cup. Skim fat, reserving 2 tablespoons. Add enough water to measure 2 cups. In a small saucepan, combine flour and fat until smooth. Gradually stir in drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 245mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 73g protein.
ROSEMARY ROASTED TURKEY
Perching a turkey on top of onions makes for a tender and flavorful bird. The onions will cook down and caramelize in the pan drippings-if you like, you can serve them alongside the carved turkey, and spread the roasted garlic on bread or rolls. The pairing of white wine and rosemary creates a mouthwatering gravy. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h
Yield 14 servings (2-1/2 cups gravy).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of garlic bulbs. Place the garlic, onions and rosemary sprigs in a shallow roasting pan. Pat turkey dry. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up over onion mixture. Pour wine into pan., Brush turkey with oil and sprinkle with rosemary, salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 325° until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 3-1/2 to 4 hours, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before slicing., For gravy, strain drippings into a small bowl. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 calories, Fat 31g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 254mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 74g protein.
LEMON-HERB ROASTED TURKEY
Lemon and thyme are the predominant flavors in this golden, tender and moist turkey that has just six ingredients. It's so easy, we guarantee success! -Felicia Smith, Georgetown, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h45m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, lemon zest and minced thyme. Pat turkey dry. Sprinkle salt and pepper over skin of turkey and inside cavity; brush with butter mixture. Place the lemon, onion, garlic and thyme sprigs inside cavity. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together., Place flour in oven bag and shake to coat. Place bag in a roasting pan; add turkey to bag, breast side up. Cut six 1/2-in. slits in top of bag; close bag with tie provided., Bake at 350° for 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. Remove turkey to a serving platter and keep warm. Let stand for 15 minutes before carving. If desired, thicken pan drippings for gravy. Freeze option: Freeze cooled turkey and gravy in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered skillet, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 230mg cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 64g protein.
GARLIC AND ROSEMARY ROASTED TURKEY BREAST
Make and share this Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Turkey Breast recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Turkey Breasts
Time 1h45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Insert pieces of garlic and rosemary under the skin; place additional garlic & rosemary in the neck and abdomen cavities.
- Rub olive oil over the skin, and season with salt & pepper.
- Place on rack in roasting pan and roast in oven at 350F for 1-2 hours for a 4-6 pound breast, until internal temperature checks at least 165F and skin is nicely browned.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 837.7, Fat 39.2, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 331.7, Sodium 301.9, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.1, Protein 112
Tips:
- Thaw the turkey properly. Place the frozen turkey in the refrigerator for 24 hours for every 4-5 pounds of weight. This ensures that the turkey is thawed evenly and safely.
- Pat the turkey dry. Before roasting, pat the turkey inside and out with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps the skin crisp up and brown nicely.
- Season the turkey generously. Rub the turkey inside and out with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. This will help the turkey develop a delicious flavor.
- Use a roasting pan with a rack. This will allow the turkey to cook evenly and prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Roast the turkey at a high temperature initially. This will help the skin crisp up. Then, reduce the temperature to finish cooking the turkey through.
- Baste the turkey regularly. Use a mixture of butter, broth, and herbs to baste the turkey every 30 minutes. This will help keep the turkey moist and prevent it from drying out.
- Let the turkey rest before carving. Once the turkey is cooked through, let it rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the turkey, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Roasting a turkey can be a daunting task, but it's definitely worth the effort. By following these tips, you can ensure that your turkey turns out perfectly cooked and flavorful. So, don't be afraid to give it a try! With a little planning and preparation, you can make a delicious roasted turkey that your family and friends will love.
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