Quick Thanksgiving Turkey with Lemon-Garlic Butter
Quick Thanksgiving Turkey with Lemon-Garlic Butter is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 425°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 425°F.
Cook butter, garlic, lemon zest, and rosemary in a small pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted.
Reduce heat to low and let simmer to infuse flavors, about 5 minutes.
Brush turkey generously with butter mixture on all sides and under skin, getting some garlic and lemon zest under skin—that’ll make it taste so much better.
Season turkey with 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. salt and 1 Tbsp. pepper on all sides and arrange skin side up on a rimmed baking sheet.
Pour 1/2 cup wine around turkey pieces.
Cover with foil and roast turkey 20 minutes.
Uncover, brush tops of each piece with butter mixture, and continue to roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of each piece registers 165°F, 40–50 minutes.
Some pieces might be done before others, so test each one.
Let turkey rest 20 minutes before slicing.
Meanwhile, strain pan drippings through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof measuring cup or bowl.
Skim fat off surface (or use a fat separator if you have one).
You should have about 1/2 cup drippings.
Whisk in cornstarch until smooth.
Bring remaining 1/2 cup wine to a boil in a large skillet over high heat.
Cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
Add broth and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced slightly, about 5 minutes.
Whisk in turkey drippings and bring to a boil.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 6 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer turkey to a platter.
Serve with pan sauce alongside.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.