Turkey Cutlet with Smoked Salmon

Prep: 20min
| Servings: 2 | Cook: 15min
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Putenschnitzel mit Lachsschinken und Zucchini-Möhren-Gemüse: Elegantes Schnitzel nach Art des italienischen Saltimbocca, das kaum Fett hat.

Ingredients

  • 7 oz Carrots (2 medium)
  • 8 oz Zucchini (1 medium)
  • 3 scallions
  • 28 oz Turkey Cutlets (8 cutlets)
  • 4 Sage leaves
  • 1.7 oz Sun-dried tomatoes (in oil)
  • 4 slices Smoked Salmon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 lemon
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Wash and peel the carrots. Wash and prepare the zucchini. Cut the carrots and zucchini separately into very fine strips (julienne).

  2. 2.

    Prepare the scallions, wash them, and cut them into fine rings.

  3. 3.

    Pound the turkey cutlets flat with plastic wrap or a freezer bag using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

  4. 4.

    Wash, dry, and pick 12 leaves from the sage stems. Drain the sun-dried tomatoes and cut them into strips.

  5. 5.

    Top each cutlet with 1 sage leaf and 1/2 slice of smoked salmon, and secure both with a toothpick. Chop the remaining sage.

  6. 6.

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan and sear the cutlets on both sides for 1 minute over high heat. Remove and keep warm in the oven at approximately 100°C (80°C convection, Gas: Level 1).

  7. 7.

    Wipe out the pan with kitchen paper. Heat the remaining oil in it, add the carrot strips and scallions, and sauté over high heat for 1 minute.

  8. 8.

    Add the zucchini and sauté for another minute.

  9. 9.

    Add the tomatoes and sage. Squeeze in 2 tbsp of lemon juice. Season the vegetables with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

  10. 10.

    Arrange the vegetables on a plate, place the turkey cutlets on top, and pour the released meat juices over them.