Tangy Turkey Caper Recipes

TURKEY BREAST WITH LEMON AND CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Let the turkey breasts stand at room temperature for 1 hour prior to cooking.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Fit a baking sheet with a wire rack.
• Pat the turkey breasts dry and season heavily with salt and pepper all over. Put the olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Sear the breasts skin-side down until light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip the breasts over and add the garlic, thyme, rosemary and 4 tablespoons of the butter to the skillet. Once the butter has melted, use a spoon to baste the turkey breasts with the herb and garlic infused butter for 30 seconds.
• Transfer the breasts to the rack on the baking sheet, pour the butter and herb mixture over the breasts and cook, basting every 15 minutes, until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the breast reaches 160 degrees F, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Transfer to a cutting board, tent with aluminum foil and rest for 15 minutes.
• Deglaze the skillet that the breasts were seared in with the white wine over medium-high heat, then reduce until almost dry, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the turkey stock and reduce by 90 percent, another 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and slowly whisk in the remaining 6 tablespoons butter, keeping the mixture creamy and emulsified. Once all the butter is incorporated, add the capers, parsley, lemon zest and shallot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Slice the turkey and transfer it to a platter. Pour some sauce over the slices and serve the rest of the sauce on the side. Garnish with fresh herb sprigs if desired.

TURKEY CUTLETS WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• In shallow bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper; coat both sides of turkey cutlets in mixture.
• In 12-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and the oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey in batches; cook 3 minutes, turning once, or until turkey is no longer pink in center. Remove to serving plate; cover to keep warm.
• Add wine, lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon butter to skillet; stir to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in garlic, chopped parsley and capers; spoon over turkey. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley leaves.

TURKEY PICCATA WITH CAPERS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add turkey slices, one at a time, and turn to coat., In a large skillet, cook turkey in oil in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove to a serving platter and keep warm., Add broth to the pan, stirring to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in the remaining ingredients until butter is melted. Pour sauce over turkey.

TANGY HOT CHEESE AND CAPER SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except baguette slices in shallow 6-inch microwavable quiche or au gratin dish. Microwave uncovered on High 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
• Serve cheese spread with baguette slices.

TANGY TURKEY TACO CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Separate 6 biscuits into 2 rounds each. Gently stretch each round into a 5-inch circle. Press into cups of a non-stick muffin tin.
• Lightly oil a skillet and place over medium-high heat. Cook turkey in skillet, separating into small pieces as it browns. When turkey is no longer pink, turn heat down to medium-low. Add taco seasoning, stirring to combine. Stir in Sloppy Joe sauce; continue cooking until heat through, about 5 minutes.
• Fill biscuit-lined muffin cups with turkey mixture.
• Bake in preheated oven until browned and hot, about 13 minutes.
• Divide each slice of cheese into quarters, and place one-quarter slice on top of each filled cup.
• Bake 3 minutes more, or until cheese is melted.
• Allow to cool in the pan 5 minutes, then place on a rack until cool enough to eat.

TANGY TURKEY SAUTE

Steps:

• Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add turkey, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, saute turkey in 2 tablespoons oil in batches for 2 minutes on each side or until no longer pink; drain. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in remaining oil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, wine, salt and thyme. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in parsley. Serve with turkey.

TURKEY CUTLETS WITH PROSCIUTTO AND CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Make sauce:
• Chop garlic and capers together. Transfer to a bowl and stir in oil, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and a pinch of salt.
• Prepare turkey:
• Drape a slice of prosciutto over each of 4 cutlets, covering them, then top with another cutlet (like a sandwich).
• Put flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls, then stir 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper into both flour and bread crumbs. Dredge each cutlet "sandwich" in flour, then eggs, then bread crumbs, shaking off excess after each dip. Transfer to a plate.
• Heat oils in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until oil shimmers, then cook cutlet sandwiches 2 at a time, turning once, until golden and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per batch. Serve with caper sauce.

TANGY CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, lemon zest, garlic, capers, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.

TANGY TURKEY CAPER

Steps:

• In small bowl stir together turkey, celery, mayonnaise, grapes, capers, mustard and horseradish. Serve with crackers.

SAUTEED TURKEY WITH LEMON AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Wash and dry the turkey, and cut it into strips 1/4-inch thick. Roll the strips in the flour.
• Heat the butter and oil in a large nonstick pan until it is very hot. Saute the turkey quickly on both sides until browned.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the wine, mustard, yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice and capers. Stir to blend, cooking the turkey strips for about two minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

TURKEY CUTLETS WITH TOMATO-CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan over high heat, heat potatoes and enough water to cover to boiling. Reduce heat to low and cover and simmer 10-15 minutes until potatoes are fork tender. Drain and keep potatoes warm.
• Meanwhile dice tomatoes, thinly slice onion; set aside.
• On waxed paper, mix flour, salt, and rosemary. If turkey cutlets are large, cut them into desired serving size. Dip turkey cutlets into flour mixture to lightly coat.
• In non-stick 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in hot melted shortening, cook turkey cutlets, a few at a time, about 5 minutes or until lightly browned and they lose their pink color throughout, removing pieces to plate as they brown.
• Spoon off any fat in skillet. Stir in diced tomatoes, onion, and capers. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Return turkey cutlets to skillet; heat through.
• To serve, arrange potatoes and turkey cutlets on 4 dinner plates. Spoon sauce over turkey.

TURKEY CUTLETS WITH PROSCIUTTO AND CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Make sauce:.
• Chop garlic and capers together.
• Transfer to a bowl and stir in oil, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and a pinch of salt.
• Prepare turkey:.
• Drape a slice of prosciutto over each of 4 cutlets, covering them, then top with another cutlet (like a sandwich).
• Put flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls, then stir 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper into both flour and bread crumbs.
• Dredge each cutlet "sandwich" in flour, then eggs, then bread crumbs, shaking off excess after each dip.
• Transfer to a plate.
• Heat oils in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until oil shimmers, then cook cutlet sandwiches 2 at a time, turning once, until golden and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per batch.
• Serve with caper sauce.

TURKEY BREAST WITH CAPERS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Place each turkey breast steak between sheets of clear plastic wrap and pound lightly with a flat mallet to make thin slices.
• Cut mushrooms into thin slices. There should be about 3 cups.
• Season the flour with salt and pepper. Dip the turkey slices in the flour to coat. Shake off excess.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a skillet, preferably nonstick. Add enough turkey slices to cover the bottom of the skillet without crowding. Cook until golden brown on one side, about 2 to 3 minutes, and turn. Cook until golden brown on the other side, about 2 minutes. Transfer the slices to a warm serving dish.
• Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet and repeat with a second batch of slices. Continue cooking, adding more oil as necessary, until all slices are nicely browned.
• In the same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter. Add mushrooms and cook, shaking the skillet and stirring, about 4 minutes. Add capers and garlic, and toss to blend. Add chicken broth and let cook about 30 seconds. Swirl in the remaining butter.
• Spoon the mushroom mixture over the turkey slices and sprinkle with parsley.

TANGY TURKEY CAPER

Steps:

• In small bowl stir together turkey, celery, mayonnaise, grapes, capers, mustard and horseradish. Serve with crackers.