Pacific Rim Roast Turkey with Oyster Sauce, Cilantro, and Ginger Recipe

Name: Pacific Rim Roast Turkey with Oyster Sauce, Cilantro, and Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 inches ginger root, peeled and grated; 3 cloves garlic, minced, plus 5 whole cloves; 1/2 cup hoisin sauce; 1/4 cup oyster sauce; 1 bunch cilantro, stems left whole and leaves chopped, with 1 tablespoon set aside (about 2 cups); 1 bunch scallions, chopped, with 1 tablespoon set aside; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature; Salt and freshly ground pepper; One 12-15-pound turkey; 1 lemon, halved

Servings: persons

2 inches ginger root, peeled and grated
3 cloves garlic, minced, plus 5 whole cloves
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1 bunch cilantro, stems left whole and leaves chopped, with 1 tablespoon set aside (about 2 cups)
1 bunch scallions, chopped, with 1 tablespoon set aside
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
Salt and freshly ground pepper
One 12-15-pound turkey
1 lemon, halved

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and put a rack in a roasting pan.
2
Mash and mix the ginger, minced garlic, 1/4 cup of the hoisin sauce, the oyster sauce, cilantro leaves, the white part of the scallions, and butter in a medium mixing bowl.
3
Season the turkey both inside and out with salt and pepper.
4
Stuff the cilantro stems and the scallion greens, the 5 cloves of garlic, and the lemon halves into the cavity of the turkey.
5
Spread the ginger paste over the turkey and then rub the top with the remaining 1/4 cup hoisin sauce.
6
Roast the turkey for 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and cook, basting every 20 minutes or so, for another 2 hours, or until the bird reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
7
If the top gets too dark, cover the turkey with aluminum foil.
8
Let rest before carving.
9
Sprinkle the remaining cilantro and scallions over the bird.
10
Serve with sweet potatoes.

260

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 inches ginger root, peeled and grated, 3 cloves garlic, minced, plus 5 whole cloves, 1/2 cup hoisin sauce, 1/4 cup oyster sauce, and more.

Yes, Pacific Rim Roast Turkey with Oyster Sauce, Cilantro, and Ginger falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pacific Rim Roast Turkey with Oyster Sauce, Cilantro, and Ginger

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