• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Events
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • About
    • Events
    • Contact
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Main Dish Recipes

    Turkey Scallopini with Capers and Lemon

    Modified: Dec 1, 2019 · Published: Jan 13, 2011 by Ashley

    • Facebook
    • Email
    • Flip
    • Threads
    • Bluesky

    This post may contain affiliate links, which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

    This is a pretty easy dish that packs a lot of flavor. The tanginess from the capers and lemon juice go so well with the mild flavor of the turkey, and the sauce left in the pan is great drizzled on top. I served this with marinated butternut squash and some leftover bourbon cranberry sauce.

    Platter of turkey scallopini with lemon and capers.

    Turkey Scallopini with Capers and Lemon
    Gourmet February 2000

    1 ½ pound (¼-inch-thick) sliced raw turkey cutlets
    ½ cup all-purpose flour
    4 tablespoons olive oil
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    1 cup chicken broth
    1 to 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

    Pat turkey dry and season with salt and pepper. Dredge half of turkey slices in flour, shaking off excess. Heat 1 ½ tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté turkey until browned on both sides and just cooked through, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to a platter and keep warm, covered. Dredge and sauté remaining turkey with another 1 ½ tablespoons oil in same manner.
    Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and cook garlic over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broth and deglaze over moderately high heat, scraping up brown bits. Boil until broth is reduced to about ¾ cup. Stir in lemon juice, capers, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Return turkey to skillet with any juices on platter and simmer until heated through, about 1 minute.

    Big Flavors Rating: 4 Stars

    More Main Dish Recipes

    • Bowl of sautéed shrimp with pickled onions, cilantro rice, guacamole, tomatoes, and sour cream.
      Shrimp Burrito Bowls
    • Chicken and bell pepper stir-fry served over white rice.
      Chicken and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry
    • Chicken and veggies simmering in a saucepan.
      Chicken a la King
    • Two shallow bowls with rice and chicken paillards topped with tomato-dill relish.
      Dill Chicken Paillards with Tomato-Dill Relish

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Merut

      January 19, 2011 at 3:30 pm

      I love lemon and capers. I've mixed it with fish and chicken, but never thought about turkey. Great idea and it looks delicious!

      Reply
    2. Loren

      February 25, 2019 at 7:24 pm

      Thanks... I needed something to do with my turkey cutlets. Thanks for coming through with a good idea for us. I'll let you know how it turns out.

      Reply
      • Ashley

        February 26, 2019 at 8:01 am

        Let me know what you guys think! I love adding capers to dishes.

        Reply
    3. Loren

      February 26, 2019 at 8:54 am

      Update... I got it started and set up. Michael finished it while I while I was out. The turkey took a little longer to cook than expected (maybe the pan should have been hotter?), but the result was great.

      Reply

    Leave a comment Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Ashley and I’ve been writing about food & recipes here at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen since 2006. I want to help you (yes, you!) gain confidence in the kitchen so you are excited to cook at home for yourself and your loved ones.

    More about me →

    Favorite Spring Recipes

    • Mayo-free Deviled Eggs
    • Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad with Homemade Pita Chips
    • Birthday Cake Confetti Pancakes with Sprinkles
    • Italian Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake
    • Garlicky Mushroom Ricotta Pizza with Wild Arugula + Aged Balsamic
    • Slow Cooker "Roasted" Beets
    • Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots
    • Italian Ricotta Cookies
    • Rhubarb Custard Pie
    • Easy Instant Pot Herbed Potato Salad

    Mother's Day + Easter Brunch

    • Epic Brunch Board on a Budget
    • Baby Spinach and Cheddar Quiche Made with Fresh Spinach
    • Turkey Salad Tea Sandwiches with Dried Cherries
    • Great Grandma Maria Francesca Cardile's Italian Easter Cookies
    • Brie Waffle Bites
    • Challah French Toast
    • Creamsicle Smoothies
    • DM Bloody Mary
    • Turkey Scotch Eggs
    • The Herbalist

    Popular Now

    • Overhead view of spinach and cheddar quiche with forks.
      Baby Spinach and Cheddar Quiche Made with Fresh Spinach

    • Close up of a few cucumber slices topped with a spiced chickpea purée.
      Falafel-Spiced Cucumber Bites

    • Overhead shot of a plate with rectangles of white coconut jelly.
      Coconut Jelly

    • Falafel in pita bread with toppings served with yogurt-herb sauce.
      Falafel with Yogurt-Herb Sauce

    • Overhead view of assorted breakfast items displayed on a board.
      Epic Brunch Board on a Budget

    • No Mayo Deviled Eggs: Skip the mayo in this appetizer favorite - guaranteed to be a hit at any party!
      No Mayo Deviled Eggs

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About Ashley
    • Press + Recognition
    • Events
    • Virtual Cooking Classes
    • Podcast
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign up to receive delicious recipes and exclusive content right to your inbox!

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no added cost to you.

    ©2006–2025  BIG FLAVORS FROM A TINY KITCHEN LLC | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

    *Third-party advertisers may collect or use non-personally identifiable information to serve you more relevant ads.