Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Turkey Scallopini with Capers and Lemon, a delectable dish that combines the tender texture of turkey with a delightful blend of tangy capers and refreshing lemon. This culinary journey begins with thinly sliced turkey breasts, seasoned to perfection and seared until golden brown, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. The addition of savory capers and a zesty lemon sauce elevates this dish to new heights, offering a delightful balance of acidity and richness. Accompany this main course with a selection of delectable side dishes, including roasted vegetables, fluffy mashed potatoes, or a crisp garden salad, to complete this unforgettable dining experience.
In addition to the main recipe, this article offers a treasure trove of culinary inspiration with two additional variations of Turkey Scallopini. Explore the vibrant flavors of Turkey Scallopini with Marsala Sauce, where the rich and nutty notes of Marsala wine create a luscious sauce that complements the tender turkey perfectly. Alternatively, embark on a culinary adventure with Turkey Scallopini with Creamy Mushroom Sauce, where succulent mushrooms and a velvety cream sauce come together to create a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
TURKEY BREAST WITH LEMON AND CAPER SAUCE
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 3h30m
Yield about 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Let the turkey breasts stand at room temperature for 1 hour prior to cooking.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Fit a baking sheet with a wire rack.
- Pat the turkey breasts dry and season heavily with salt and pepper all over. Put the olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Sear the breasts skin-side down until light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip the breasts over and add the garlic, thyme, rosemary and 4 tablespoons of the butter to the skillet. Once the butter has melted, use a spoon to baste the turkey breasts with the herb and garlic infused butter for 30 seconds.
- Transfer the breasts to the rack on the baking sheet, pour the butter and herb mixture over the breasts and cook, basting every 15 minutes, until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the breast reaches 160 degrees F, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Transfer to a cutting board, tent with aluminum foil and rest for 15 minutes.
- Deglaze the skillet that the breasts were seared in with the white wine over medium-high heat, then reduce until almost dry, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the turkey stock and reduce by 90 percent, another 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and slowly whisk in the remaining 6 tablespoons butter, keeping the mixture creamy and emulsified. Once all the butter is incorporated, add the capers, parsley, lemon zest and shallot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice the turkey and transfer it to a platter. Pour some sauce over the slices and serve the rest of the sauce on the side. Garnish with fresh herb sprigs if desired.
TURKEY PICCATA WITH CAPERS
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
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 SCALLOPINI WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE
Turkey breast cutlets (now conveniently available pre-cut at the local grocery) have a texture and flavor similar to veal (which I don't eat) and is more flavorful than chicken, but it works across the board, to your preference. Make extra sauce if you want to serve over pasta or rice: this is an amount sufficient for the scallopini. Adapted from a Craig Claiborn recipe. Can be made ahead and frozen, thaw/reheat to serve over freshly-prepared pasta or rice.
Provided by East Wind Goddess
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 4 scallopini with sauce, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse turkey and pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge half of turkey slices in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat 1 T oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until shimmering, then sauté cutlets until browned on both sides and just cooked through, (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer to a platter and keep warm, covered.
- Dredge and sauté remaining turkey with the remaining oil in same manner.
- Add another 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and cook garlic over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Don't overcook, or it will become bitter.
- Add broth and wine, and deglaze over moderately high heat.
- Saute until liquid is reduced to about 3/4 cup.
- Stir in lemon juice, capers, parsley (or basil), and salt and pepper to taste.
- Return turkey to skillet with any juices on platter and simmer until heated through, about 1 minute.
TURKEY SCALLOPINI WITH LEMON AND CAPERS
This is so delightful and really quite easy for such a deluxe taste. The cook time should be taken with a grain of salt as it will differ greatly depending on just how thick your cutlets actually are and whether you are browning and cooking the turkey cutlets on an electric or a gas stove [more time for electric, less for gas]. The amounts for the herbs and capers do not have to be precise; an approximation according to your likes works fine!
Provided by Gaia22
Categories Lemon
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pat turkey dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Coat the slices in flour and shake off any excess.
- Over high heat in a large heavy skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoon oil and brown half of the turkey cutlets, cooking until just cooked through.
- Remove to a covered platter and keep warm.
- Add and heat another 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and brown and cook the rest of the turkey in the same way, also removing to the covered platter to be kept warm when finished.
- Turn down heat a bit and add remaining tablespoon of oil to skillet. Cook the garlic in the oil until fragrant, careful not to burn, about 30 seconds.
- Then, over moderately high heat, deglaze pan with the broth. Be sure to get all the beautiful browned bits loose & into the broth!
- Boil broth until reduced to about 3/4 cup.
- Stir in lemon juice, capers, parsley, salt and pepper to taste, and butter. Whisk sauce until smooth.
- Return turkey cutlets and any juices to the saucepan and simmer until heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.5, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 117.4, Sodium 456, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.4, Protein 43.3
TURKEY SCALLOPINI WITH CAPERS AND LEMON
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
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 WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE
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
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 SCALLOPINI
Quick-cooking turkey breast slices make this recipe a winner when you only have a few minutes to fix a satisfying meal. I've also used flattened boneless skinless chicken breast halves in place of the turkey of this entree. -Karen Adams, Cleveland, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Flatten turkey to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. In another bowl, beat egg and water. In a third shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and cheese. , Dredge turkey in flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture and coat with crumbs. Let stand for 5 minutes. , Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook turkey for 2-3 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink and coating is golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 38g protein.
Tips:
- Choose thin-sliced turkey cutlets: This will ensure that the turkey cooks quickly and evenly.
- Pound the turkey cutlets: This will help to tenderize the meat and make it more receptive to the marinade.
- Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade will help to infuse the turkey with flavor. Be sure to use a marinade that contains acidic ingredients, such as lemon juice or vinegar, as these will help to tenderize the meat.
- Cook the turkey cutlets over medium heat: This will help to prevent the turkey from drying out.
- Add the capers and lemon juice at the end of cooking: This will help to preserve their flavor.
Conclusion:
Turkey scallopini with capers and lemon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The turkey is tender and juicy, and the capers and lemon add a bright, flavorful touch. Serve this dish with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
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