This Turkey Piccata is a delightful twist on the classic Italian veal dish, using lean turkey scaloppine for a lighter yet equally satisfying meal. The turkey is lightly dredged in a mixture of flour, lemon zest, and dried thyme, then quickly sautéed in butter and olive oil until golden and tender. The result is a dish with a delicate, crispy exterior and a moist, flavorful interior. The bright notes of lemon rind cut through the richness of the butter, creating a perfect balance of tangy and savory. ItâÂÂs an elegant yet simple weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes. Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or pasta to soak up any remaining pan juices for a complete, comforting meal.
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Description
This Turkey Piccata is a delightful twist on the classic Italian veal dish, using lean turkey scaloppine for a lighter yet equally satisfying meal. The turkey is lightly dredged in a mixture of flour, lemon zest, and dried thyme, then quickly saut&# 195;©ed in butter and olive oil until golden and tender. The result is a dish with a delicate, crispy exterior and a moist, flavorful interior. The bright notes of lemon rind cut through the richness of the butter, creating a perfect balance of tangy and savory. ItâÂÂs an elegant yet simple weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes. Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or pasta to soak up any remaining pan juices for a complete, comforting meal.Ingredients
Directions
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In a shallow dish, lightly beat the egg.
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In a separate shallow dish, combine the flour, grated lemon rind, salt, dried thyme, and pepper.
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Dip each piece of turkey scaloppine into the beaten egg, coating it well.
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Press the egg-coated turkey into the flour mixture, turning to coat all sides evenly.
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In a nonstick skillet, heat half of the butter and half of the olive oil over medium heat.
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Cook half of the turkey pieces, turning once, for about 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and no longer pink inside.
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Transfer the cooked turkey to a plate and wipe out the skillet.
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Add the remaining butter and olive oil to the skillet over medium heat.
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Cook the remaining turkey pieces, turning once, for about 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 385.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.2g13%
- Saturated Fat 2.7g14%
- Cholesterol 130.3mg44%
- Sodium 2535.8mg106%
- Total Carbohydrate 23.5g8%
- Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
- Sugars 0.3g
- Protein 37.7g76%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
