Make the Cajun Turkey Preheat the oven to 325°F. Get out a large roasting pan with a roasting rack. Remove the raw, thawed turkey from its packaging. Thoroughly pat dry with a paper towel. Place in the prepared roasting pan with the breast side up. Smear the Cajun Herb Butter onto every surface of the turkey.
(No injection needed for this tasty turkey!) Combine the two sticks of softened butter with the Cajun seasoning, parsley and minced garlic in a large bowl. Use a hand mixer or a stand mixer to whip the butter with the ingredients until incorporated. Transfer to a food storage container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Place turkey, breast side up, on prepared rack, and pat dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, stir together butter and 2 tablespoons Cajun Spice Mix. Gently loosen skin from turkey, keeping skin intact. Rub butter evenly mixture under skin on each breast.
Rubbed with butter and a homemade Cajun spice blend, this turkey will be the star of your Thanksgiving dinner. Line a large roasting pan with foil. Place a V-shaped roasting rack over foil, and spray with cooking spray. Place turkey, breast side up, on prepared rack, and pat dry with paper towels.