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Turkey fillet in a frying pan

Skillet Turkey Fillet

A tasty, elegant dish for your table! Turkey made this way looks wonderfully appetizing and inviting, and the recipe is so simple it won't take much time or effort.

Julia M.

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Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Turkey fillet

500

Onion

Soy sauce

Salt

Dried spices

Water

Vegetable oil (for frying)

Sesame seeds

Translation table of volumetric measures

Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 52 % 11 g

Fats 19 % 4 g

Carbohydrates 29 % 6 g

84 kcal

GI: 100 / 0 / 0

Cooking method

Cooking time: 40 min

Step 1:

How do you make turkey fillet in a skillet? Rinse the turkey fillet under cold running water and pat it dry with paper towels. Cut the turkey into large, roughly even pieces.
Step 2:

Set a skillet over the heat and get it hot. Add a little vegetable oil. Add the turkey and fry over high heat until golden brown, stirring now and then with a wooden spatula.
Step 3:

While the meat fries, prep the onion. Peel it and rinse it in cold water, then chop it finely.
Step 4:

Add the chopped onion to the turkey and cook everything together for another 2–3 minutes.
Step 5:

Add the soy sauce, then season with dried spices and a little salt to taste. Go easy on the salt, since soy sauce is already quite salty on its own.
Step 6:

Pour in a little hot water and cover with a lid. Lower the heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes. Serve the finished dish on its own or with any side you like. When plating, I recommend sprinkling the turkey with a little sesame. Enjoy!

Turkey is every bit as nourishing as other meats, yet it's lean and light, and it cooks faster too. It rarely triggers allergies, is packed with vitamins, and is easy to digest. Turkey dishes are popular around the world, and in some countries the bird is a must-have on the holiday table. If you're watching your intake, turkey fillet is the leanest cut to choose. This dish could easily become a regular at your table. You can round it out with vegetables — onion, carrot, broccoli, or bell pepper all work well — and braise everything together for a hearty, delicious meal.
The right skillet matters — a poorly chosen pan can spoil even the best recipe.
Every oil is good only up to a certain temperature — its smoke point — beyond which it starts to burn and form harmful compounds, including carcinogens. For help choosing the right frying temperature and the best oil for the job, read more here.
You can swap the turkey for chicken or any other meat you like. Just keep in mind that the cooking time and calorie count will change.