Turkey Scaloppine With Prosciutto and Cheese
- 4 turkey breast ''steaks'' sometimes referred to as turkey breast tenderloin steaks, about 1 1/4 pounds
- Salt to taste, if desired
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
- 1/4 cup dry Marsala or sherry wine
- 4 very thin slices prosciutto, about 2 ounces
- 4 very thin slices Gruyere or Swiss cheese, about 2 ounces
- Put the turkey slices on a flat surface and pound lightly with a flat mallet.
- Each should be about 1/4-inch thick.
- Sprinkle the turkey pieces on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dip the pieces in flour to coat well on both sides.
- Shake off excess.
- Preheat the broiler to high.
- Heat the oil and butter in a skillet and add the turkey pieces.
- Cook about 1 1/2 minutes or until lightly browned on one side.
- Turn and cook about 2 minutes longer, turning the pieces occasionally.
- Scatter the shallots around the turkey pieces.
- Cook briefly and add the Marsala.
- Cook about 1 minute.
- Transfer the turkey pieces to a heatproof dish and pour the wine sauce over all.
- Cover each piece with a slice of prosciutto.
- Cover the prosciutto neatly with a slice of cheese.
- Place the covered turkey pieces under the broiler, about 3 inches from the source of heat.
- Cook until cheese melts, 45 seconds to 1 minute.
- Serve immediately.
turkey, salt, freshly ground pepper, flour, olive oil, butter, shallots, marsala, thin
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/9593 (may not work)