Description
This Butter and Herb Turkey Breast Roast with Easy Pan Gravy recipe is a delicious and comforting choice for a special dinner. The turkey is seasoned with a blend of herbs, garlic, and smoked paprika, then roasted to perfection and served with a flavorful pan gravy.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Turkey Breast:
- 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 a layer of sliced onion, lemon, and fresh herbs in a cast iron skillet or ceramic pan.
- Prepare the Turkey: Pat the turkey dry, place it on top of the onion and herb layer, 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 lower the heat to 350°F and roast for an additional 30-40 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Make the Gravy: Remove turkey from the pan. Heat the pan drippings, add butter, then stir in flour and stock. Cook until thickened.
- Serve: Slice the turkey, serve with gravy, and enjoy!
Notes
- If your turkey has a casing or twine, leave it on during roasting and remove afterward.
- The gravy reheats well. Simply warm it in a saucepan over low heat, adding a bit of stock if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
