Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast
Description
This oven-roasted turkey breast recipe, basted with flavorful seasoned butter and served with gravy, is perfect for an intimate Thanksgiving feast.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon salt-free garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®)
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 (3 pound) turkey breast with skin
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1 teaspoon minced shallot
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 splash dry white wine
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1 cup chicken stock
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons half-and-half
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Mix 1/4 cup butter, garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, herb seasoning, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
3
Place turkey, skin-side up, in a roasting pan. Loosen skin with fingers; spread 1/2 of the butter mixture over turkey and under skin. Reserve remaining butter mixture. Tent turkey loosely with aluminum foil.
4
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Baste with remaining butter mixture, return to oven and continue to cook until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 30 minutes more. Remove to a cutting board and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
5
Transfer about 1 tablespoon of pan drippings to a medium skillet. Add shallot and cook on low until translucent, about 5 minutes.
6
Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet; whisk in wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Whisk in stock and flour until smooth. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened. For a creamier, lighter gravy, whisk in half-and-half.
7
Slice turkey and serve with gravy.