After Thanksgiving Turkey Parmesan
Ingredients
For the After Thanksgiving Turkey Parmesan:
- Vegetable oil, for frying, ~1/2" deep in skillet
- 1 turkey breast, roasted, cut into 3/4" slices
For the Egg Wash:
- 1 egg
- 3/4 tbsp. water
For the Flour Dredge:
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp. dry thyme
- 1 tbsp. dry oregano
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
For the Tomato Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 tbsp. olive oil
- 8 large ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. chili flakes. optional
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
For the Cheese Topping:
- 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
For Serving the After Thanksgiving Turkey Parmesan:
- Fettuccini, cooked per package directions
Instructions
To prepare the egg wash:
- In a small bowl. make the egg wash by mixing together the egg and water; mix thoroughly.
To prepare the flour dredge:
- In a small bowl, combine the 1-1/2 cups flour,1 tbsp. dry thyme,1 tbsp. dry oregano,1/2 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. black pepper; mix thoroughly.
To prepare the cheese topping:
- In a medium bowl, combing the grated mozzarella and parmesan cheese; mix thoroughly.
To prepare the turkey slices:
- In an iron skillet, over medium heat, heat about one half-inch vegetable oil.
- Pour egg wash mixture onto a rimmed plate and dip the turkey slices in the wash; ensure the slices are completely covered.
- Pour flour dredge mixture onto a rimmed plate and dredge the egg washed turkey slices into the mixture.
- Place turkey slices in the pre-heated iron skillet and fry for only a few minutes, per side, until light golden brown; remove from skillet and drain on a wire rack.
To prepare the tomato sauce:
- In the same iron skillet, sauté the garlic in the oil, over medium heat, for just a minute before adding the tomatoes, brown sugar, chili flakes, salt and pepper.
- Continue to cook until the tomatoes soften and the compote reduces to a jam-like consistency.
- Add the balsamic vinegar in the final few minutes of cooking time before serving.
To complete preparation of the turkey parmesan:
- Pre-heat broiler to high.
- Place the fried turkey slices on a cookie sheet, or in a baking dish.
- Spoon some of the warm tomato sauce on top, reserving remainder for serving.
- Top with the cheese topping.
- Place under the broiler to melt and lightly brown the cheese.
- Serve on cooked fettuccine noodles with tomato sauce.