Lightning British turkey fillets
| Nutritional values per portion | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 350Kcals | Carbohydrates | 10.8g |
| Protein | 38.6g | Sugars | 6.1g |
| Total fat | 15.4g | Salt | 1g |
| Saturated fat | 7.9g | Fibre | 1.3g |
Serves: 4
Preparation time: N/A
Cooking time: 20 mins
Ingredients
4 turkey fillets (or escalopes)
40g/1½oz butter or margarine
1 tbsp oil
1 onion, peeled and sliced
1 red pepper, de-seeded and thinly sliced
1 tbsp flour
200ml / 7fl oz) lager or pale ale
150ml / ¼ pint chicken stock
½ tsp dried thyme
1 tsp sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tbsp single cream
chopped parsley to garnish
Method
Split the fillets or escalopes in half through the centre with a sharp knife to give 8 thin slices. Season the turkey with salt and pepper. Heat butter or margarine and oil in a pan until melted, then fry the turkey for 3 - 4 minutes each side until golden brown. Remove from the pan. Fry the onion and pepper in the same fat until soft and lightly coloured. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then gradually add the lager and stock and bring up to the boil. Add thyme, sugar and seasonings. Replace the turkey and simmer for about 8-10 minutes until tender. Stir in the cream, adjust the seasonings and reheat gently. Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley.
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