Turkey scallopini with lemon and capers is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. This Italian-inspired dish is made with thin slices of turkey breast that are pounded thin and then dredged in flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs. The turkey is then pan-fried until golden brown and crispy. It is then served with a tangy sauce made with lemon juice, capers, butter, and white wine. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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
SAUTEED TURKEY WITH LEMON AND CAPERS
Steps:
- Wash and dry the turkey, and cut it into strips 1/4-inch thick. Roll the strips in the flour.
- Heat the butter and oil in a large nonstick pan until it is very hot. Saute the turkey quickly on both sides until browned.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the wine, mustard, yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice and capers. Stir to blend, cooking the turkey strips for about two minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 296, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 295 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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 SCALOPPINE WITH LEMON SAUCE
Italian dinner ready in just 15 minutes! Enjoy succulent turkey with sauce served over couscous - a hearty meal!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook couscous in water as directed on package, omitting oil; cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, mix flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, the thyme and milk until smooth. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly and thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in butter-flavor granules and lemon peel until well blended; cover to keep warm.
- Sprinkle both sides of turkey breast slices with 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add turkey; cook 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center. Serve turkey slices with sauce over couscous; sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
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 for Making the Best Turkey Scallopini with Lemon and Capers:
- Choose high-quality turkey scallops. Look for scallops that are evenly colored and firm to the touch.
- Slice the turkey scallops thinly. This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
- Dredge the turkey scallops in flour before cooking. This will help them to brown nicely.
- Use a hot skillet to cook the turkey scallops. This will help them to sear and develop a nice crust.
- Cook the turkey scallops for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through. Be careful not to overcook them, or they will become tough.
- Add the lemon juice, capers, and butter to the skillet and stir to combine. This will create a delicious sauce for the turkey scallops.
- Serve the turkey scallopini with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.
Conclusion:
Turkey scallopini with lemon and capers is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The turkey scallops are tender and juicy, and the lemon and capers add a bright, tangy flavor. This dish is also very versatile and can be served with a variety of sides. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give turkey scallopini with lemon and capers a try!
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