Cajun-Spiced Turkey Tenderloin Recipe
An easy weeknight-friendly recipe that doubles as a Thanksiving main dish, this super tender, highly flavorful Cajun-spiced turkey tenderloin recipe is a year-round keeper.
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Servings: people
Calories: 311kcal
Ingredients
- 1 24-ounce package turkey breast tenderlions ideally 2 12-ounce tenderloins
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste I used about ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon celery seed
- 2 tablespoons high-heat olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Lightly grease a large cast iron skillet or baking sheet.
- Place the turkey tenderloins into the pan.
- Pour half of the hot sauce over each tenderloin, then pour half of the maple syrup over each one.
- Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper over each tenderloin.
- Combine the dried seasonings in a bowl.
- Coat the top of each turkey tenderloin with the Cajun seasoning mixture. (You may have some seasoning leftover. If so, you can use to fill 'holes' on the baked tenderloins to enhance the presentation. Or, you can store it to use for another dish.)
- Bake the turkey tenderloins for 30 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of each piece reads at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Notes
This oven-baked, Cajun-spiced turkey tenderloin recipe serves 2 to 4 people, depending on how many appetizers and sides are being served.
This recipe calls for using two 12-ounce turkey tenderloins. If you purchase smaller loins, check on them more often throughout the baking process, and remove them from the oven as soon as your instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of them reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
This dish has the best taste and texture when it is fresh. Therefore, serve it fresh out of the oven, sliced into thin pieces.
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Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 868IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg