Deep Fried Cajun Turkey Recipe

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Deep Fried Cajun Turkey
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Directions:

  1. Take whole turkey place in deep fryer fill with water remove turkey.
  2. Mark the water line with a marker.
  3. Spill out water and dry careful not to remove marked line.
  4. Fill with canola oil.
  5. Heat oil to 350 degrees.
  6. In a small pot melt butter and oil and fresh herbs and crushed garlic let simmer 15 minutes.
  7. Strained and set aside.
  8. Save garlic and herbs.
  9. Tie legs and wings with cotton string to keep them in place next to the body.
  10. Place the chopped strained garlic and herbs under the skin of the turkey.
  11. Inject the herbed butter-oil mixture into the breast and legs.
  12. Rub the cajun mixture inside and outside of the turkey.
  13. Place the turkey breast side up in lowering slowly into oil.
  14. CAUTION Of splattering oil.
  15. Fry turkey 3 1/2 minute per pound.
  16. Use a meat thermometer in the thigh and when it reads 180 degrees its done.
  17. Remove from hot oil and drain on paper towels.
  18. Lets rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
  19. Carve and serve.
  20. I`m really sorry that I didn`t get a picture of the turkey before I carved it.
  21. So the carved picture is what you get for now.
  22. I`m making this for the Fourth of July so I hope to get the picture of the whole turkey then.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 708.41 Kcal (2966 kJ)
Calories from fat 311.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.6g 53%
Cholesterol 335.24mg 112%
Sodium 508.78mg 21%
Potassium 1027.29mg 22%
Total Carbs 0.98g 0%
Sugars 0.04g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.15g 1%
Protein 99.96g 200%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 5mg 28%
Calcium 64.2mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 152.92 Kcal (640 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.47g 53%
Cholesterol 72.36mg 112%
Sodium 109.83mg 21%
Potassium 221.75mg 22%
Total Carbs 0.21g 0%
Sugars 0.01g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.03g 1%
Protein 21.58g 200%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 1.1mg 28%
Calcium 13.9mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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