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Gordon Ramsay Roast Turkey Recipe

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Get ready to impress your family and friends with the Gordon Ramsay Roast Turkey Recipe, a succulent centerpiece that’s perfect for any gathering. This flavorful dish combines juicy turkey with a delightful herb butter and zesty stuffing of onions, garlic, and lemons, creating an inviting aroma that fills your kitchen. Whether you’re celebrating a festive occasion or enjoying a cozy dinner, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures your turkey is golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be serving up a mouthwatering feast that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

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  • 1 free-range turkey (about 5 kg)
  • 2 onions (peeled, halved)
  • 1 lemon (halved)
  • 1 head of garlic (halved horizontally)
  • 6 bay leaves
  • Olive oil (to drizzle)
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 375 g butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (peeled, crushed)
  • 2 small lemons (juice and grated zest)
  • A small bunch flat-leaf parsley leaves (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C.
  2. In a large bowl, mix butter with salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, and crushed garlic to create the herb butter.
  3. Season the turkey cavity with salt and pepper; stuff it with halved onions, lemons, garlic cloves, and two bay leaves.
  4. Loosen the skin of the turkey and spread herb butter underneath.
  5. Rub any remaining butter over the skin; season with salt, pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
  6. Roast at 180°C for approximately 2½ hours while basting every half hour.
  7. Let the turkey rest for about 45 minutes before carving.

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