Description
This Butter and Herb Turkey Breast Roast with Easy Pan Gravy is a delicious and comforting meal perfect for a festive dinner or a special family gathering. The turkey breast is seasoned with a blend of fresh herbs, garlic, and smoked paprika, then roasted to juicy perfection. The pan gravy made from the drippings is rich and flavorful, making this dish a real treat.
Ingredients
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Turkey:
- 3 pound fresh boneless turkey breast
- 1/2 sweet onion, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 handful of fresh poultry blend herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, and sage)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup turkey or chicken stock
Pan Gravy:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 cups turkey or chicken stock
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Prepare the turkey: Place sliced onion, lemon, and fresh herbs in a skillet. Place the turkey on top, rub with butter, season with salt, pepper, garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme. Add stock to the pan.
- Roast the turkey: Roast at 450°F for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and roast for 30-40 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Make the gravy: Remove turkey from the pan. Heat pan drippings, stir in butter. In a shaker cup, mix flour with stock and pour into the pan. Cook until thickened into gravy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Slice the turkey and serve with the gravy.
Notes
- If the turkey has a casing or twine, leave it on during roasting and remove afterward.
- The gravy reheats well; simply heat it gently on the stovetop with a little stock.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 2g
- Sodium: Approximately 500mg
- Fat: Approximately 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 10g
- Fiber: Approximately 1g
- Protein: Approximately 45g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 120mg
