Cajun Turkey Injection Marinade

ingredients for cajun turkey injection
Claire Cohen
  • 30 mins
  • Prep: 15 mins,
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yield: 3 Cups (24 servings)
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By Derrick Riches

Updated 12/06/17

Deep fried turkey actually started as a Cajun dish, and the first step is a delicious injection marinade. This traditional marinade recipe is combined and then injected straight into the turkey. Make sure that you mix this marinade well before you load it into the needle. If you are deep frying this turkey wipe off any excess marinade before it hits the oil.

What You'll Need

  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup liquid crab boil
  • 1/2 cup 
  • olive oil
  • 1/2 cup butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

How to Make It

  1. Place all ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat until butter is melted. Stir and continue heating until sauce has completely liquefied. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Use while still warm enough to remain in a liquid state. Inject directly into the breast, leg, and thigh meat.  Do this a few times to make sure the marinade is well dispersed throughout the turkey. Wipe away any excess that may leak out.  Deep fry as directed.
  1. If preferred, you can make your own Cajun Seasoning. 
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
Calories 85
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Unsaturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 13 mg
Sodium 28 mg
Carbohydrates 2 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Protein 1 g
(The nutrition information on our recipes is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. Individual results may vary.)