Turkey Cutlets in Anchovy-Butter Sauce

Tender turkey cutlets dredged in seasoned flour and pan-fried until golden, served with a rich sauce made from white wine, shallots, and anchovy butter. The chives add a fresh finish to this elegant dish.

4 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • cup all-purpose flour
  • pounds turkey cutlets
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large shallot
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons chives

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Stir together flour and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper on a plate. Pat cutlets dry, then dredge in flour, shaking off excess.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté turkey in 2 batches, turning once, until golden and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate and keep warm, loosely covered with foil.

    8 min

  3. 3.

    Brown shallot in fat remaining in skillet, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add wine and boil, stirring and scraping up brown bits, until reduced to about 1/3 cup, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in anchovy paste, butter, and chives until incorporated. Return cutlets to skillet with any juices from plate and turn to coat.

    7 min

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