Turkeys are native to the Western Hemisphere, where they were the only poultry of the Aztecs. At present, they have a fairly wide economic value for humans, mainly as a source of protein. The highest quality turkey meat comes from the United States. In Russia, turkeys are of less economic importance due to their thermophilicity.
Whole-cooked turkey is designed for a large group of eaters and it is not always possible to store leftovers in the refrigerator – the dish takes up too much space. Turkey fillet will come to the rescue when you need to cook a hearty and light dish, without standing for hours at the stove. Turkey meat is rich in protein, absorbed faster than chicken and is ideal for nutrition during a diet and recovery period after illness.
What to cook from turkey fillet is set by everyone who is going to buy this product. We will present several recipes, both for every day and for a festive table.
Turkey fillet shashlik
Ingredients:
- Turkey fillet – 1 kg.
- Onions – 3-4 pcs.
- Dry red wine – 1/2 cup
- Vinegar – 1 tsp
- Olive oil – 1 tbsp. l.
- Seasoning Provencal herbs – 1 tbsp. l.
- Ground paprika – 1 tsp
- Salt, ground black pepper – to taste.
Rinse the fillet, dry a little and cut into large pieces across the fibers. Peel the onions and cut into rings. Stir the meat and onion in a deep bowl. Mix the liquid ingredients of the marinade, add seasonings and salt if desired. Pour the prepared fillet with the marinade, close tightly and shake to distribute the marinade evenly. Leave in a cool place for 4-5 hours, ideally overnight. To cook in the oven, choose a baking sheet with high sides, string the meat on wooden sticks soaked in water and arrange so that the skewers lie on the sides of the baking sheet. Cook in an oven preheated to 190 degrees for 25 minutes. The kebab recipe is suitable for grilling and barbecuing.
Turkey chops
Ingredients:
- Turkey fillet – 0,7 kg.
- Sunflower oil – 2 tbsp. l.
- Egg – 1 pcs.
- Mustard – 1 tbsp. l.
- Wheat flour – 100 gr.
- Salt, ground black pepper – to taste.
Rinse the meat, cut across the fibers into pieces 1-1,5 cm thick, beat off with a special hammer or rolling pin, salt and pepper and grease one side of each piece with mustard. Place the chops in a stack and refrigerate for a couple of hours. Breaded the chops in flour, then dip in a beaten egg and fry in a preheated skillet for 5-7 minutes on each side. Help – Chops stacked in a pile can be frozen for future use.
Turkey fillet rolls with cheese
Ingredients:
- Turkey fillet – 0,6 kg.
- Russian cheese – 200 gr.
- Egg – 1 pcs.
- Bread crumbs – 100 gr.
- Sunflower oil – for frying
- Seasoning for chicken – 1 tsp.
- Salt, ground black pepper – to taste.
Cut the washed fillet across the fibers into thin pieces, beat off to make palm-sized pieces. Cut the cheese into rectangular cubes, put it on the turkey and roll up the roll, try not to see the cheese, you can give the roll the shape of an envelope. Gently dip the rolls in a beaten egg, breaded in breadcrumbs, to which add salt and spices. Cook over medium heat, turning gently until golden brown.
Turkey fillet with mushrooms in cream
Ingredients:
- Turkey fillet – 0,7 kg.
- Champignons – 0,3 kg.
- Chicken broth – 1 glass
- Onions – 1 pc.
- Garlic – 2 teeth
- Cream 15% – 200 ml.
- Sunflower oil – 3 tbsp. l.
- Salt, ground black pepper – to taste.
Rinse the turkey fillet and dry with a paper towel, cut into medium pieces, cut the onion into half rings, the mushrooms into thin plates, chop the garlic. In preheated oil in a deep frying pan or saucepan, fry the turkey for 3-4 minutes, add the onions and mushrooms, stir, cook for 5-7 minutes, put the garlic. Pour broth into the dish, bring to a boil, add salt and pepper, cover and reduce heat. Cook for 20-25 minutes, pour in the cream and simmer for another 5 minutes. Serve with boiled rice or potatoes.
Turkey fillet is a versatile product, dishes made from it are equally suitable for both daily dinners and holidays. Favorite holidays – New Year, February 23 and March 8, numerous birthdays – this is a reason to think about what to cook from turkey fillets for the festive table.
Turkey fillet with bacon and garlic sauce
Ingredients:
- Turkey fillet – 0,8 kg.
- Bacon – 100 gr.
- Lemon – 1/2 pc.
- Garlic – 2 teeth
- Mayonnaise – 100 gr.
- Sour cream – 100 gr.
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp. l.
- Mustard – 1 tbsp. l.
- Honey – 100 gr.
- Greens to taste
- Ground red pepper – 1/2 tsp.
- Salt, ground black pepper – to taste.
Rinse the turkey fillet, dry and cut into portions weighing 100 grams. Marinate the meat in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, honey and mustard, send to a cool place for 30-40 minutes. Remove the meat from the marinade, wrap each piece with a strip of bacon, fasten it with a toothpick to keep it safe. Sprinkle generously on the top and bottom of the meat (no bacon) with a mixture of salt and pepper. Cook on a wire rack or in a grill pan for 5-7 minutes on both sides, remove the toothpicks before serving. For the sauce, chop the garlic and herbs, mix with mayonnaise and sour cream.
Baked turkey fillet
Ingredients:
- Turkey fillet – 1 kg.
- Garlic – 2 prongs
- Mustard – 2 tbsp. l.
- Lemon juice – 1 tbsp. l.
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp. l.
- Salt, ground black pepper – to taste.
Rinse and dry the turkey meat. Chop the garlic, add mustard, lemon juice, oil, pepper and salt to it, grate the fillets well with the resulting mixture, put in a bowl with a lid or a bag. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight. Preheat oven to 180 degrees, place the turkey fillet in a baking dish, cover with foil and cook for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Serve with lingonberry sauce.
Turkey fillet roll with bell pepper
Ingredients:
- Turkey fillet – 0,9 kg.
- Sweet bell pepper – 2 pcs. (different color)
- Bacon – 200 gr.
- Processed cheese – 300 gr.
- Sunflower oil – 1 tbsp. l.
- Ground nutmeg – 1/3 tsp
- Salt, ground black pepper – to taste.
Rinse the turkey fillet, dry and cut across the fibers into 1 cm thick pieces. Beat lightly, sprinkle with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Wash the peppers, core them and cut into wide strips. Grease the pieces of turkey with cheese, put in several slices of pepper and roll into tight rolls. Wrap each roll with overlapping slices of bacon. Place in a greased baking dish and cook in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Cut into circles before serving with a sharp knife.
For more tips and ideas on what to make with turkey fillets, see our Recipes section.