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Almond Crusted Turkey

  • Filet
  • Breast
  • Dinner
  • Spring Entertaining
  • Winter Entertaining
  • Fall Entertaining
  • Entertaining
  • Everyday
  • High Protein
  • 30 minutes to an hour

Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these turkey filets are coated with almonds, Parmesan, breadcrumbs and fresh parsley for plenty of crunch and flavour. A quick buttermilk marinade keeps the turkey juicy, while a touch of hot sauce adds just the right amount of zip.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

12 minutes

Total Time

37 minutes, including minimum marinating time

Yield

4 servings

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) buttermilk
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) hot sauce
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt, divided
  • 4 boneless, skinless Ontario turkey filets, about 1 lb/454 g
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil

Instructions

  • In shallow dish (pie plate), whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce and ½ tsp (2mL) of the salt. Place turkey in mixture for at least 10 minutes and up to one day.
  • In separate shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, almonds, Parmesan, remaining salt and parsley.
  • Shake excess buttermilk from the turkey fillets and dredge in the almond mixture pressing gently until completely coated with mixture.
  • In large oven proof, non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook turkey until well browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Gently flip over and transfer to 400°F (200°C) oven until turkey is cooked through and top is golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Per serving: About 300 cal, 35 g pro, 16 g total fat (3 g sat fat), 6 g carb, 2 g fibre, 50 mg chol, 920 mg sodium. %RDI: iron 15%, calcium 15%, vit A 8%, vit C 8%

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