Description
Turkey Scallopini with Cranberry Brown Butter is a delightful dish that perfectly blends tender turkey cutlets with a rich, nutty brown butter sauce enhanced by the sweet-tart flavor of fresh cranberries. This quick and elegant recipe is ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner any time of year. With a beautiful presentation and vibrant flavors, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound turkey cutlets
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: slice turkey cutlets if necessary, chop shallots, and pick thyme leaves off their stems.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter until bubbly. Season turkey with salt and pepper and sear until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter and chopped shallots. Sauté until translucent (2-3 minutes).
- Add cranberries and thyme to the pan; stir gently as cranberries begin to pop. Pour in lemon juice once they soften (about 5 minutes).
- Return turkey to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and let simmer for a few minutes until heated through. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg