30-min: turkey piccata

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Egg
½cupAll-purpose flour
2teaspoonsLemon rind, grated
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonDried thyme
¼teaspoonPepper
1poundsTurkey scaloppine
2teaspoonsButter
2teaspoonsOlive oil
Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Traditionally, piccata consists of seasoned and floured veal that is sauted and served with a quick lemony sauce. It can also be perfectly made with turkey.

[If turkey scaloppine is unavailable, turn 1 lb turkey cutlets into thin pieces by pounding between waxed paper with mallet to ¼-inch thickness.]

In shallow dish, lightly beat egg. In Separate shallow dish, combine flour, lemon rind, salt, thyme and pepper. Dip turkey into egg to coat well; press into flour mixture, turning to coat all over.

In nonstick skillet, heat half each of the butter and oil over medium heat; cook half of the turkey, turning once, for 6 minutes or until no longer pink inside. Wipe out pan; repeat with remaining butter, oil and turkey.

Garnish with parsley. 4 servings for $2.22CDN [Aug 95] Per Serving: about 210 calories, 29 g protein, 7 g fat, 4 g carbohydrate,

Source: Canadian Living magazine, Aug 95 Article "30-Minute Summer Suppers" Recipe by Canadian Living Test Kitchen [-=PAM=-] PA_Meadows@...