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Rinse the turkey breast with cold water; pat dry.
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Combine the butter, garlic, and salt; stir well.
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Brush the butter mixture over the turkey breast and set aside.
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Combine the lemon juice and the remaining ingredients in the container of an electric blender or food processor to make the marinade, and process until smooth.
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Place the turkey breast in a large zip-top heavy-duty plastic bag.
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Pour the marinade mixture over the turkey.
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Seal the bag securely and place the turkey in a large bowl; marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours, turning occasionally.
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Remove the turkey from the marinade, reserving the marinade.
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Place the marinade in a small saucepan.
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Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
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Split the marinade in half.
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Use half to baste the turkey and half to serve with the turkey.
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Keep the halves separate so you don't serve contaminated sauce.
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Place the turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
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Insert a meat thermometer, making sure it does not touch bone.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 2 hours or until the meat thermometer registers 170 degrees.
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Baste the turkey occasionally with half the marinade.
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Let the turkey rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.
