Turkey Breast Tenderloin and Cajun Rubbing

Turkey Breast Tenderloin

Smoky and spicy Cajun seasonings add depth and heat without overwhelming the natural flavor of turkey. Its charming blend of cayenne, paprika, garlic and spices makes it a great addition to your Thanksgiving dinner table as it pairs perfectly with rice, roasted vegetables, or cornbread.

Looking for a more traditional flavour? If you prefer classic garlic and herb turkey seasonings, it’s covered in turkey tenderloin.

How to roast turkey tenderloin in the oven

Here’s how to roast turkey breast tenderloin with Cajun seasonings and butter:

Preparation: Mix the Cajun and rub all sides of the tenderloin. Top with butter pads.

Bake: Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165°F.

Side dish recipe

Whether you’re making it for Thanksgiving dinner or a regular weekday meal, here are some side dish ideas.

Cajun Turkey Tenderloin

This Cajun Turkey Tenderloin Recipe offers soft, juicy Turkish slices with a bold Louisiana flavored kick. Friction also works when making turkey tenderloin.

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Preparation time: 10 Min Min

Cooking time: twenty five Min Min

Total time: 35 Min Min

Serving: 6 Serving

calorie: 5kcal

author: Darcy Olson

Fee: $10

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material

Cajun seasoning

1½ TBSP paprika1 TBSP Garlic powder½ TBSP salt (*Note 1)½ TBSP Onion powder½ TBSP Italian seasonings½ TBSP Dry thyme¼½ TBSP cayenne pepper (*Note 2)½ TBSP Black pepper

Turkish Tenderloin

1½-2 lb Turkey tenderloin (*Note 3)2 TBSP Butter, cut into 4-6 pads

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Combine all the friction materials into a small bowl. Scrape all sides of the tenderloin to ensure a uniform coating.

Transfer the tenderloin to an oiled baking sheet. Place a butter pad on top of the tenderloin.

Cook for 20-30 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165°F. The total time will vary depending on the size of the turkey tenderloin.

Remove from the oven. Leave to rest for 5 minutes before slice and serving.

Note

Note 1 – Add salt to add flavor. Omit Cajun Sodium Condiments if you need them.
Note 2 – If you’re not sure how spicy you want, start at the bottom edge and follow your path.
Note 3 – Most packages of turkey tenderloin contain two tenderloin totaling about 1.5-2 pounds.

nutrition

calorie: 5kcal | carbohydrates: 1g | protein: 1g | fat: 1g | Saturated fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated fat: 1g | January Saturated Fat: 1g | sodium: 1mg | potassium: 19mg | fiber: 1g | sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 64iu | Vitamin C: 1mg | calcium: 10mg | iron: 1mg