Roasted Citrus & Herb Turkey

Roasted Citrus & Herb Turkey
Roasted Citrus & Herb Turkey might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One serving contains 444 calories, 62g of protein, and 19g of fat. This recipe serves 16. A mixture of butter, sage, turkey, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Instructions

1
Pat turkey dry.
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2
Combine butter and Italian seasoning. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey breast; rub half of the butter under skin. Rub remaining mixture over the skin. Rub cavity with salt and pepper and fill with onion, lemon, orange, rosemary and sage. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together.
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3
Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
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4
Pour 2 cups broth into pan.
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5
Bake at 325° for 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving.
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6
Pour drippings into a small saucepan; skim fat.
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7
Combine flour and remaining broth until smooth; whisk into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
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8
Discard onion, lemon, orange and herbs from the turkey; transfer turkey to a serving platter.
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9
Garnish the platter with additional citrus fruits and herb sprigs if desired.
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10
Serve turkey with gravy.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In3 hrs, 15 m.
Servings16
Health Score27
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