With your turkey patted dry, turn over so the breasts are against the cutting board. With a cleaver or sharp cooking shears, cutt along the backbone along both sides, then remove. Turn the bird over and firmly press down on the breasts to split it open
Preheat oven to 450. Place turkey on a wire rack over a roasting pan, folding the wings behind the breast.
combine butter, salt pepper and fresh herbs together in a bowl. rub under skin and directly on the meat of the turkey, then rub on top of the skin as well.
Cook for 30 minutes then reduce heat to 350. Cook until internal temperature reads 165 F*
Remove and tent with aluminum foil and let rest for 15-20 minutes. Carve and enjoy!
Notes
*Optionally, you can use a roasting pan instead along with some celery onion and carrots, and baste in juice every 15 minutes after bringing the oven temp down to 350F