Make authentic French turkey escalopes with this easy turkey breast recipe. Pan fried until golden crisp, coated in lemon, sage, and breadcrumbs and under 30 minutes.
7lbturkey breast escalopes1 breast = 3.5 lb each on average
1lemon
½teaspoonfresh sage
4tablespoonolive oil
4ozfresh fine breadcrumbs
Salt and black pepper
Sage leaves and lemon wedges to garnishoptional
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Instructions
Slice the turkey breasts horizontally to make four pieces of meat.
Flatten the turkey pieces a little bit as it makes it quicker to cook. To prepare your turkey escalopes for this, simply place them between two pieces of grease proof paper or clear film.
Now gently pound the turkey escalopes with a rolling pin or smooth side of a meat mallet. You will see how they flatten out into nice big flat escalopes.
Peel a few pieces of lemon rind and cut into thin strips called julienne strips; cover with clear film and set aside.
Grate the remainder of the lemon rind.
Squeeze the juice from the lemon.
Put the grated lemon rind in a dish with the sage, salt and pepper.
Stir in one tablespoon of the lemon juice (reserve the rest) and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Place the turkey escalopes into this marinade and leave for half an hour.
Place the fresh breadcrumbs in a dish and coat the turkey escalopes in the crumbs, coating both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan (cast iron is perfect) and add the escalopes.
Cook over medium heat for about three minutes. Cook both sides until golden brown.
Keep warm by placing them on a warm plate.
Wipe the pan out and add the remaining olive oil, the lemon julienne strips and stir well as it heats through.
Spoon this sauce over the turkey escalopes and garnish with the sage leaves and lemon wedges.
Notes
The average person will eat .5 to .75 pound of boneless, skinless turkey breast meat served with potatoes and vegetable sides. You will need to take into consideration not only how many persons you will be serving but also children and adults with large appetites.
When the turkey breasts are marinating you will be able to look after preparing other food for your meal.