Turkey Cutlets Milanese with Watercress Salad Recipe

Name: Turkey Cutlets Milanese with Watercress Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound turkey cutlets (about 1/4-inch thick); all-purpose flour seasoned with salt and pepper for dredging; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 bunch watercress, coarse stems discarded and leaves washed well and spun dry; 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 3/4 cup fine fresh bread crumbs; Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Servings: persons

3/4 pound turkey cutlets (about 1/4-inch thick)
all-purpose flour seasoned with salt and pepper for dredging
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch watercress, coarse stems discarded and leaves washed well and spun dry
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
Accompaniment: lemon wedges

1
Pat turkey dry and spread seasoned flour on a plate.
2
In a small shallow bowl beat eggs lightly and in another small shallow bowl stir together bread crumbs and Parmesan.
3
Dredge cutlets in flour, shaking off excess, and dip in egg, letting excess drip off.
4
Coat cutlets with bread crumb mixture and put on a wax-paper-lined tray.Chill cutlets 15 minutes.
5
In a 12-inch non-stick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute cutlets 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side, or until golden and just cooked through.
6
Remove skillet from heat.
7
In a bowl combine watercress and onion and drizzle with oil, tossing to coat.
8
Add lemon juice and salt and toss well.
9
Transfer cutlets with a slotted spatula to paper towels to drain briefly and arrange on plates.
10
Top cutlets with salad and serve with lemon wedges.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound turkey cutlets (about 1/4-inch thick), all-purpose flour seasoned with salt and pepper for dredging, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Turkey Cutlets Milanese with Watercress Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Turkey Cutlets Milanese with Watercress Salad

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