I need a Cajun Turkey recipe for Thanksgiving, that doesn't involve frying.?!
Answers: I just want to marinate it overnight or whatever it takes...Anybody have one?
I use this (the cajun injector marinate) to injected my turkey and put it on a rotisserie
but you can bake it, very good. Get it at any store kroger has it
http://www.turkey-fryers-online.com/mari...
or try this
http://bbq.about.com/od/marinaderecipes/...
Easy Cajun Spiced Chicken Breasts
This easy chicken recipe is made with Cajun spices, chicken breasts, and a little vegetable oil. Plan to make this about 1 hour before you begin to cook.
INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 boneless chicken breast halves
PREPARATION:
Combine the seasonings and oil to form a paste, adding more oil if needed. Rub all over the chicken breasts; place in a food storage bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Grill or broil the chicken for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side, depending on thickness.
Chicken is done when juices run clear when pricked with a fork.
Serves 4.
Cajun Turkey Loaf Recipe
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onion, with tops
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons Tony Chacheres seasoning (or other Cajun seasoning blend)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 pounds ground turkey
1 cup quick oats, uncooked
1 to 2 eggs, beaten
1/4 to 1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup ketchup
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, and sauté the onion, celery, green pepper, green onion, and garlic for 5 minutes. Stir in the hot pepper sauce, Cajun seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. When completely heated, set aside to cool.
Place the turkey in a large mixing bowl. Add the cooled seasoned vegetable mixture and the oats, 1 of the eggs, 1/4 cup of the milk and the ketchup. Mix with your hands until well blended. Add another egg and more milk if the mixture needs more moisture. It should be firm enough to hold a loaf shape. Shape the mixture into a large loaf, and place in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Bake until the center is well cooked, about 1 hour.
Yield: 8 servings ~*-*~
I have one for a turkey breast, but I bet you could modify it for a whole turkey:
Cajun Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe
Serves 6 - 8
4 pound fresh turkey breast
8 sprigs of Rosemary
8 sprigs of thyme
Black pepper, to taste
Cajun seasoning (or other seasoning blend), to taste
Sea Salt, to taste (if using salt-free seasoning blend)
Olive Oil
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan, skin side up. Loosen the skin and place 4 sprigs each of the Rosemary and thyme under the skin. Place the other springs under the turkey breast. Drizzle with olive oil, rubbing into the skin to cover. Season the turkey on all sides, to taste, with pepper and salt and / or seasoning blend.
Cook the turkey for approximately 1 hour 20 minutes or to an internal temperature of 150°F. Remove the cooked turkey to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 – 10 minutes before carving. Carve against the grain and serve hot.
Use a recipe for Deep frying just bake it instead!
"Turkey Jambalaya"
Ingredients-
1 1/2 pounds hot turkey sausage
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
Preparation-
Grill or fry sausage until almost cooked through. Drain and set aside. When cooled, cut into bite-size pieces.
In a large skillet combine the celery, onion, bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, broth, rice, bay leaf and seasoning. Mix well and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
Reduce heat to medium low and add sausage. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 40 to 45 minutes.