Lemon and Basil Turkey Scaloppine Recipe

Name: Lemon and Basil Turkey Scaloppine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces turkey tenderloin, well trimmed; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 small onion, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons dry white wine; 1/4 cup canned unsalted chicken broth; 2 small plum tomatoes, seeded, diced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Servings: persons

10 ounces turkey tenderloin, well trimmed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 small onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons dry white wine
1/4 cup canned unsalted chicken broth
2 small plum tomatoes, seeded, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1
Cut tenderloin into 1-inch pieces.
2
Place 1 piece between 2 sheets of waxed paper.
3
Pound turkey with mallet or small heavy flat-bottomed saucepan until flattened to thickness of 1/4 inch.
4
Repeat with remaining tenderloin.
5
Sprinkle lemon juice over turkey.
6
Cover and refrigerate 10 minutes.
7
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
8
Add turkey in batches and fry until just cooked, turning once, about 4 minutes.
9
Transfer turkey to plate; cover with foil and keep warm.
10
Add onion and garlic to skillet and saute until tender, about 4 minutes.
11
Stir in wine and simmer until wine is reduced to glaze, about 1 minute.
12
Add broth, tomatoes, basil and lemon peel.
13
Cover and simmer until slightly thickened, approximately 3 minutes.
14
Pour sauce over turkey and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces turkey tenderloin, well trimmed, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 small onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Lemon and Basil Turkey Scaloppine falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon and Basil Turkey Scaloppine

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