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Crispy Lemon & Sesame Turkey Gobblers

  • Tenderloin
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Snack
  • Summer Entertaining
  • Spring Entertaining
  • Entertaining
  • Everyday
  • 30 minutes to an hour

This versatile recipe makes a delicious appetizer served with honey dipping sauce or add it to a stir-fry for a fun, tasty weeknight meal.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes marinating, 10 minutes frying

Total Time

50 minutes

Yield

4 (as meal), 8 (as appetizer)

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250 mL) lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) sesame oil
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) each salt and pepper
  • 1 lb (500 g) turkey tenderloin, tendon removed, cut in half lengthwise then cut across to form 2 to 3 inch (5 to 7.5 cm) strips
  • ½ cup (125 mL) corn starch
  • Sesame seeds (optional)
  • Vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions

  • Mix together the lemon juice, sesame oil, salt and pepper.
  • Add turkey strips and marinate for no less than 30 minutes, no more than 2 hours.
  • Pre-heat at least 4 inches of oil in heavy, straight-sided pot, to 360°F (180°C)
  • Strain turkey strips and discard marinade. Pat dry with paper towel.
  • Dredge strips in corn starch, shaking off excess corn starch. Deep fry until golden and floating in the oil and internal temperature is 165°F (75°C).
  • Remove from oil with slotted spoon and place on paper towel.
  • Sprinkle with salt and sesame seeds, serve with liquid honey or favourite dipping sauces.

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