Roast Turkey with Thyme Butter and Shallots Recipe

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Roast Turkey with Thyme Butter and Shallots
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Ingredients
8
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Nutrition
243
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. If you buy a frozen bird, remember to allow at least 3 days for it to thaw in the refrigerator.
  2. Remove giblets and neck from turkey; reserve for making homemade broth, if desired. Rinse turkey with cold water; pat dry. Sprinkle cavity with salt and pepper. Place turkey, breast side up, in a greased broiler pan.
  3. Combine softened butter and 2 tablespoons chopped thyme, stirring well. Using fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey at neck area, working down to breast and thigh area. Spread 1/4 cup butter mixture under skin.
  4. Tie legs together with heavy string, or tuck them under flap of skin. Lift wingtips up and over back, and tuck under bird. Generously rub salt and pepper over turkey. Tent turkey loosely with aluminum foil; roast at 325° for 1 hour.
  5. Melt remaining thyme butter in a small saucepan over low heat; set aside for basting.
  6. Peel shallots and place in a bowl; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  7. Uncover turkey; baste with several tablespoons melted thyme butter mixture. Roast 1 hour, basting occasionally with butter mixture. After second hour of roasting, scatter shallots in pan around turkey; baste turkey. Roast 1 more hour or until a meat thermometer inserted into meaty part of thigh registers 180°, basting turkey and shallots every 15 minutes with butter mixture and pan drippings.
  8. When turkey is done, carefully transfer it to a serving platter; arrange shallots around turkey. Cover with foil, and let turkey rest 15 minutes before carving. Reserve drippings in pan for Last-Minute Gravy. Prepare gravy. Garnish platter just before serving, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 243.46 Kcal (1019 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.8g 21%
Cholesterol 49.47mg 16%
Sodium 53.08mg 2%
Potassium 507mg 11%
Total Carbs 21.94g 7%
Sugars 10.29g 41%
Dietary Fiber 3.91g 16%
Protein 11.13g 22%
Vitamin C 10.8mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 55.4mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 138.75 Kcal (581 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.87g 21%
Cholesterol 28.19mg 16%
Sodium 30.25mg 2%
Potassium 288.94mg 11%
Total Carbs 12.5g 7%
Sugars 5.86g 41%
Dietary Fiber 2.23g 16%
Protein 6.34g 22%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1mg 9%
Calcium 31.6mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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