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Turkey Scallopini
There may be some of you out there who aren't spending Thanksgiving with family or friends, but would like to have some turkey. Nobody is going to buy a big bird for two or four people, but there are some things you can do. You can buy a turkey parts and have a deconstructed turkey dinner, or you can make turkey scallopini.
This is my husband's favourite dinner. I don't make it often, because the scallopini is sauteed in butter, but the lean turkey itself is good for you and much better than the traditional veal. If you are concerned about the butter, you could always put a bit of oil in a pan and bake the scallopini for about 15-20 minutes in the oven. Depending on my mood and the contents of my pantry, I sometimes add dried thyme or Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb coating, just for a bit of variation. This is really nice with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables on the side.
The measurements are approximate, because it depends on the size of the turkey pieces, so you may have to make some adjustments. I also didn't measure out the butter. I just add enough to coat the bottom of the pan, but I often add a bit more between pieces.
INGREDIENTS
| 2 or 3 | thinly sliced pieces of turkey scallopini |
| Butter for sauteeing | |
| 1/4 cup | all-purpose flour |
| 1‑2 | eggs |
| 1/2 cup | bread crumbs |
| 1 tsp | dried thyme (optional) |
| 1/4 cup | Parmesan cheese, grated (optional) |
| salt and pepper to taste | |
PREPARATION:
- Place turkey pieces between a piece of plastic wrap or wax paper and flatten them with a meat mallet.
- Place flour and bread crumbs on two separate plates. Place 1 egg in a shallow bowl and beat lightly. Place turkey first on the plate with the flour, ensuring that it is completely covered. Then dip the turkey into the egg, again until completely covered, then allow the excess to drip off. Then place the turkey on the plate with the flour, covering it completely. Continue until all the turkey is breaded, adding ingredients as necessary. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat enough butter to cover the botttom, just until melted. Add the breaded turkey without any pieces overlapping. You will most likely have to work in batches. Cook for a few minutes until the breading is golden brown. Turn and cook until the turkey is golden brown on the second side and is cooked through. Remove from pan and place in a pan in a 250F oven to keep warm. Continue adding turkey until all the pieces are cooked, adding butter to the pan as necessary.
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