Recipes

Turkey Piccata

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Turkey Piccata
Portions
4

Ingredients

  • 1 large boneless, skinless turkey breast
  • Salt & pepper
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • Olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • ¼ red onion, finely minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 3 tablespoons capers
  • 3 tablespoons chopped parsley

Directions

  1. Cut your turkey breasts into 4 approximately equal pieces. Working with one piece at a time, cover the turkey with a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap and, using a meat mallet, a heavy bottomed skillet, or a rolling pin, pound the turkey till a scant ½ cm thick. Season with salt and pepper. Add the flour to a shallow dish and toss in the turkey cutlets to coat. Set aside.
  2. Place a large cast iron skillet or heavy bottomed sauté pan over medium heat and add in a splash of oil. Fry the turkey cutlets for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through, adding more oil as needed. Transfer the turkey to a plate and set aside while you make the sauce.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and add in 2 tablespoons of the butter along with the onion. Season with salt and pepper and cook down for 1 to 2 minutes or until softened. Whisk in the wine, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly. Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter along with the capers and parsley.
  4. Add the turkey back into the pan, flipping to coat and serve immediately.