Best Turkey Cutlets With Springtime Vegetables Recipes

SAUTéED TURKEY CUTLETS WITH ASPARAGUS AND RED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cut turkey into 4 pieces. Place 1 piece, cut side up, between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Use flat side of meat mallet, pounder or rolling pin to gently pound each turkey piece to 1/4-inch thickness. Repeat with remaining turkey pieces.
• Sprinkle turkey with salt and pepper. Place flour in shallow bowl. Coat turkey lightly with flour, dusting off excess.
• In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high until shimmering and hot. Add turkey and cook about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Flip and cook 1 minute longer. Remove turkey from skillet and place on plate. Cover tightly with foil.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and stir in asparagus and bell pepper. Sauté 1 minute. Add broth and heat to boiling. Boil uncovered 2 minutes. Stir in lemon peel and lemon juice. When liquid returns to boiling, remove from heat. Beat in butter, 1 piece at a time, with wire whisk, adding the next piece only after the first has been completely beaten in and melted. When all of the butter has been beaten in, stir in parsley.
• Place 1 turkey piece on each serving plate. Use kitchen tongs to remove asparagus and pepper strips from sauce and place next to cutlet. Spoon sauce over turkey and vegetables.

TURKEY CUTLETS WITH SPRINGTIME VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Sprinkle turkey with 1 teaspoon tarragon, salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add turkey and sauté until no longer pink, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer turkey to plate. Reduce heat to medium. Add leeks, carrots and remaining 1/2 teaspoon tarragon to drippings in skillet. Cook until leeks begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Mix flour into vegetables and cook 1 minute. Gradually mix in broth and wine. Simmer uncovered until carrots are almost tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add peas and turkey. Simmer until vegetables are tender and turkey is cooked through, about 2 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

PAN-SEARED TURKEY CUTLETS WITH WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut turkey, skinned side down, into 8 cutlets (see note). Cover with plastic wrap, and lightly pound cutlets with a meat mallet or bottom of a heavy skillet until inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high. Working in batches, cook cutlets until browned and opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes per side (add 1 tablespoon oil when needed). Transfer to a plate, and cover loosely with foil.
• Add wine to skillet, and bring to a boil. Cook, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon, until reduced to 1/2 cup, 6 to 8 minutes. Whisk in Dijon; bring to a simmer. Remove from heat; stir in parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Top turkey with sauce.

LIGHT TURKEY CUTLETS STROGANOFF

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, mix flour and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dip cutlets in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. , Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. In batches, cook turkey in 1 tablespoon butter until meat is no longer pink, 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; keep warm. Wipe pan clean if necessary., In same skillet, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in broth and sherry. Bring to a boil; cook just until liquid is almost evaporated. Stir in sour cream, tarragon and the remaining salt and pepper; heat through (do not allow to boil). Serve with turkey.