Best 8 Turkey Piccata With Capers Recipes

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Looking for a flavorful and elegant dish to impress your friends and family? Look no further than Turkey Piccata with Capers. This mouthwatering dish combines tender turkey cutlets with a tangy lemon-butter sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Accompanied by a medley of briny capers and fresh parsley, this dish is a delightful balance of savory, tangy, and herbaceous notes.

In addition to the classic Turkey Piccata recipe, this article offers a collection of variations to cater to diverse preferences and dietary restrictions. From a gluten-free version featuring almond flour to a creamy mushroom piccata with a rich and velvety sauce, there's a recipe here for every palate. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success.

For those seeking a healthier alternative, the Turkey Piccata with Roasted Vegetables recipe incorporates an array of colorful vegetables, adding a boost of nutrition and vibrant colors to the dish. And for those with limited time, the One-Pan Turkey Piccata offers a quick and convenient option without compromising on taste.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey with Turkey Piccata. Whether you choose the classic recipe or explore the tantalizing variations, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Let's cook with our recipes!

TURKEY PICCATA WITH CAPERS



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Quick, flavorful and special, this Turkey Piccata boasts a buttery sauce with capers and just a hint of lemon. Leslie Rodriguez - El Cajon, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (17.6 ounces) turkey breast cutlets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon capers, drained

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add turkey slices, one at a time, and turn to coat., In a large skillet, cook turkey in oil in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove to a serving platter and keep warm., Add broth to the pan, stirring to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in the remaining ingredients until butter is melted. Pour sauce over turkey.

Nutrition Facts :

TURKEY BREAST PICCATA



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 pound skinless turkey breast meat, sliced into five to six 1/4-inch-thick pieces and pounded a little thinner
Kosher salt
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons capers plus 2 tablespoons caper brine
Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
1/2 cup tightly packed fresh flat leaf parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Fit a sheet tray with paper towels and a rack and set aside.
  • Crack the eggs into a bowl. Add a splash of cold water and whisk to blend. In another bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and cheese. Sprinkle the turkey slices on both sides with salt and dip each thoroughly in the eggs, then thoroughly in the breadcrumbs. Place the turkey cutlets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter begins to froth. Add the turkey in a single layer and cook on the first side until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Gently turn on its second side and cook until cooked through, an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with tongs to the rack to drain slightly. Repeat with the remaining turkey.
  • In the skillet where the turkey was cooked, add the capers, caper brine, lemon zest and juice. Simmer the sauce for 1 minute, stirring to catch all the bits of cooked meat and breadcrumbs. Remove to a bowl and add the parsley leaves, then spoon the sauce over the turkey.

TURKEY CUTLETS WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE



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In this easy yet elegant dinner recipe a buttery lemon-caper wine sauce is served over pan-fried turkey cutlets.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lb turkey cutlets
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
2 tablespoons capers
Lemon wedges and fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • In shallow bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper; coat both sides of turkey cutlets in mixture.
  • In 12-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and the oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey in batches; cook 3 minutes, turning once, or until turkey is no longer pink in center. Remove to serving plate; cover to keep warm.
  • Add wine, lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon butter to skillet; stir to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in garlic, chopped parsley and capers; spoon over turkey. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg

TURKEY PICCATA



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 whole turkey breast, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1/2 cup white wine
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Cut the turkey breast crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Place pieces of turkey, 1 at a time, between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Squirt the meat lightly with water and squirt the top of the plastic wrap as well. Pound to no less than 1/8 inch thickness.
  • Season both sides of meat with salt and pepper and then dredge in flour. Shake off the excess flour. Set aside.
  • In a large saute pan over medium to medium high heat, heat olive oil and 4 tablespoons butter. Once hot, but not yet smoking, brown turkey scaloppine quickly, about 1 minute on each side, and remove to an ovenproof platter. Place in oven to keep warm.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the shallots to the pan. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes or until they begin to turn translucent. Add wine and lemon juice to the pan and simmer until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if necessary. Pour sauce over turkey, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.

TURKEY PICCATA



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A healthier version of piccata veal, that's gluten free and dairy-free, cooked in a lemon butter sauce and served with crisp baby roast potatoes

Provided by Katy Greenwood

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tbsp oil
750g baby potatoes , larger ones halved
4 turkey breast steaks
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
3 tbsp capers
250ml gluten-free chicken stock
1 lemon , zested and juiced
small pack dill , roughly chopped
green salad , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Toss the potatoes with 2 tbsp of the oil, season and roast for 40-45 mins.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan. Season the turkey steaks and cook for 2-3 mins each side until cooked through, then remove and set aside. Add the garlic, capers, stock and lemon juice to the pan and bubble for 3-4 mins. Return the turkey to the pan to warm through. Stir in the dill and lemon zest, then serve with the potatoes and salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

TURKEY PICCATA



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This recipe updates a culinary classic by replacing traditional veal with tender, low-fat turkey breast tenderloin. It's a quick dinner that has just 148 calories per serving!

Provided by pammyowl

Categories     Turkey Breasts

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 turkey breast tenderloin (13 to 15 ounces)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup sliced green onion
lemon peel strip (optional)
sliced green onion (optional)
thin lemon slice (optional)

Steps:

  • Split turkey breast tenderloin in half horizontally; cut each half in half crosswise to make 4 portions. Place one of the turkey portion between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, lightly pound turkey to about 3/8-inch thickness. Remove plastic wrap. Repeat with remaining turkey portions.
  • In a shallow dish, combine flour, 1/8 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper. Coat each turkey portion with flour mixture, turning to coat evenly. Shake off excess flour mixture.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey portions; cook about 6 minutes or until browned, turning once to brown evenly. Add broth, 2 teaspoons lemon peel, lemon juice, garlic, dry mustard, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt to skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and cooking liquid is slightly reduced. Add the 1/4 cup green onions. Cook for 2 minutes more. To serve, transfer turkey to serving plates. If desired, top with lemon peel strips, additional green onions, and lemon slices.
  • Serve with some of the cooking liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.1, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 164.9, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 1.9

TURKEY SCALLOPINI WITH CAPERS AND LEMON



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Categories     Garlic     Poultry     turkey     Sauté     Dinner     Winter     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pound (1/4-inch-thick) sliced raw turkey cutlets
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Pat turkey dry and season with salt and pepper. Dredge half of turkey slices in flour, shaking off excess. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté turkey until browned on both sides and just cooked through, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to a platter and keep warm, covered. Dredge and sauté remaining turkey with another 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in same manner.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and cook garlic over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broth and deglaze over moderately high heat, scraping up brown bits. Boil until broth is reduced to about 3/4 cup. Stir in lemon juice, capers, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Return turkey to skillet with any juices on platter and simmer until heated through, about 1 minute.

TURKEY CUTLETS PICCATA



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Make and share this Turkey Cutlets Piccata recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ted Mizerek

Categories     Poultry

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb turkey cutlets
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon margarine
1 medium lemon
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon capers
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Pound turkey thin.
  • Dip turkey into egg/milk mixture, then crumbs to coat.
  • Over mid-high heat melt 4 tbl butter and 1 tbl margarine.
  • Cook turkey until browned on both sides.
  • Add more butter/margarine as needed.
  • Remove to plate.
  • Reduce heat to low. Squeeze juice of half lemon into skillet, Stir in broth, salt and capers until blended, scraping loose brown bits from bottom of skillet.
  • Return turkey to skillet: cover and simmer 5-10 minutes or until turkey if fork tender.
  • Serve with slices of remaining lemon and parsley sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.6, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 152, Sodium 860.4, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 35.5

Tips:

  • Choosing the right turkey cut: For this recipe, it's best to use a boneless, skinless turkey breast cutlet. This cut is tender and cooks quickly, making it ideal for a weeknight meal.
  • Pounding the turkey cutlet: Pounding the turkey cutlet helps to tenderize it and makes it more receptive to the marinade.
  • Marinating the turkey cutlet: Marinating the turkey cutlet in a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and herbs helps to add flavor and moisture to the meat.
  • Cooking the turkey cutlet: When cooking the turkey cutlet, be sure to use a non-stick skillet over medium heat. This will help to prevent the cutlet from sticking to the pan.
  • Adding the sauce: The sauce for this recipe is made with butter, capers, white wine, and lemon juice. Be sure to reduce the sauce until it is slightly thickened before adding it to the turkey cutlet.
  • Serving the turkey piccata: Turkey piccata is traditionally served over pasta or rice. You can also serve it with roasted vegetables or a simple salad.

Conclusion:

Turkey piccata is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its tender turkey cutlet, flavorful sauce, and simple preparation, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

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