Lemon-Herb Roasted Turkey Recipe

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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

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Lemon-Herb Roasted Turkey Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 2-1/4 hours + standing
  • Yield: 14-16 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 medium lemon, halved
  • 1 medium onion, quartered
  • 14 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 24 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 turkey-size oven roasting bag

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, lemon peel 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. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together.
  • Place flour in oven bag and shake to coat. Place the bag in a roasting pan; add turkey, 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 meat 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. Yield: 14-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 8 ounces cooked turkey equals 525 calories, 27 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 230 mg cholesterol, 489 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 64 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon-Herb Roasted Turkey in Simple & Delicious November/December 2008, p60

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Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by jenilovesdaisies

This was really easy and turned out perfectly. I added some fresh rosemary to the thyme since I had it on hand. Delicious!


Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by Katy789

I made this turkey for my family and everyone raved on the flavors. This recipe is a keeper.


Reviewed on Oct. 08, 2011 by gcrjwilliams

The best turkey ever. The only one I'll make from now on. Extremely moist and flavorful

 
 
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