by Bruce and Elaine Ingram
40 minutes
DURATION
20 minutes
COOK TIME
20 minutes
PREP TIME
4
SERVINGS
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds wild turkey breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup or more flour, for dredging
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 shallot, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup turkey or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Scallions or chives, for garnish
Directions
- Cut turkey breast into pieces about the size of your palm. Place in a zip-close bag and pound to thickness of 1/4 inch.
- Heat oil in cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dredge turkey in flour. Shake off excess.
- Cook turkey about 2 minutes per side, or until golden-brown. Remove to plate and keep warm.
- Put 1 tablespoon butter in skillet. Add shallot, and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, and cook another 30 seconds.
- Pour broth and wine over contents in skillet, stirring to loosen any bits from bottom of pan.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and capers. Stir to mix well.
- Place turkey pieces back into skillet, cover with lid, and cook 10 minutes.
- Remove lid, and add remaining butter to sauce mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- When serving, spoon sauce over turkey and garnish with scallions or chives.
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