SPANISH MARSALA TURKEY BREAST

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Every home cook has a go-to party dish; this one is mine. The only prep is popping everything in to marinate before roasting. It's a lifesaver during the holidays. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 skin-on boneless turkey breast halves (about 2 pounds each)
1 cup pitted dates, quartered
1/2 cup pitted green olives, halved
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 jar (3-1/2 ounces) capers, drained
1 whole garlic bulb, cloves separated, peeled and minced (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 cup dried oregano
6 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup Marsala wine

Steps:

  • Cut each turkey breast half crosswise in half; place in a bowl or shallow dish. Add dates, olives, vinegar, oil, capers, garlic, oregano, bay leaves and salt. Turn turkey to coat; cover and refrigerate 3-4 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Place turkey in a single layer in a large shallow roasting pan; top with marinade mixture. Sprinkle brown sugar over turkey. Pour wine around turkey. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in turkey reads 165°, basting turkey occasionally with pan juices, 35-45 minutes., Remove from oven; let turkey stand 5 minutes before slicing. Discard bay leaves. Serve turkey with date-olive mixture and pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661 calories, Fat 29g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 793mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 52g protein.

prince magar
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This dish was a disappointment. The turkey was dry and the Marsala sauce was bland.


Jhorna Akon
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Zahirah Hannie
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This was a great recipe! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the Marsala sauce was delicious.


Lattie Thandeka
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I loved this dish! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing.


carolyn foye
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This turkey breast was delicious! The Marsala sauce was perfect.


Lehakoe Thithi
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This dish is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Lupe El brujo
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but this dish was amazing! The Marsala sauce really made the turkey.


Saju gaming
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This turkey breast was so easy to make and it turned out perfect! The Marsala sauce was the perfect complement to the turkey.


liony bull
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the turkey and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Kehinde Olufunmi
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This Spanish Marsala Turkey Breast was a hit with my family! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the Marsala sauce was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.