Roasted Split Turkey Breast with Cajun Spices

What You'll Need:

1 large carrot
1 rib celery
1 small red onion
1 split turkey breast, about 3 pounds
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon Creole or  Cajun spice blend or seasoning
salt and freshly ground black pepper*

How to Make It:

1.Lightly oil a baking dish large enough to hold the turkey breast. Heat the oven to 350° F (180° C/Gas 4).

2.Cut the carrot and celery into chunks; peel and slice the onion. Put the vegetables in the prepared baking dish.

3.Rinse the turkey breast and pat dry with paper towels. Place on the vegetables, skin side up.

4.Combine the melted butter and Cajun seasoning.

5.Rub the mixture all over the top and sides of the turkey breast. Sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

6.Roast for 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the meat registers 165° F in the thickest part of the breast (not touching bone).  Let the turkey rest for 10 minutes before carving.

7.Make 1/2 recipe of the Easy Turkey Gravy (or the whole recipe if using two split breasts) to go along with the turkey breast, if desired. If the drippings don't add enough flavor, add a little chicken base or bouillon granules. Or, use a jar of turkey gravy or make it from a packet.