CRISPY TURKEY CUTLETS WITH WALNUT-SAGE SAUCE

CRISPY TURKEY CUTLETS WITH WALNUT-SAGE SAUCE image

Categories turkey

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups walnuts (4 1/2 ounces)
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 medium sage leaves, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 6 tablespoons for frying
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
Eight 1/4-inch-thick turkey cutlets (1 1/2 pound

Steps:

In a food processor, pulse 3/4 cup of the walnuts with the bread crumbs and cheese until the walnuts are finely ground. Transfer to a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper. Wipe out the bowl of the food processor. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of walnuts along with the sage and garlic and pulse until the nuts are coarsely chopped. Add the butter and 1/3 cup of the olive oil and process until the nuts are finely chopped and the butter is incorporated. Season the sauce generously with salt and pepper and transfer to a small bowl. Put the flour and eggs in 2 shallow bowls. Season the turkey cutlets with salt and pepper, then dust them with flour, tapping off the excess. Dip the cutlets in the beaten eggs, letting the excess drip back into the bowl. Dip the cutlets in the walnut-crumb mixture, pressing to help the crumbs adhere. In a very large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil until shimmering. Add half of the cutlets and fry over moderately high heat, turning once, until golden outside and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer the cutlets to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining olive oil and turkey cutlets. Transfer the cutlets to plates, spoon some of the walnut-sage sauce on top and serve at once. Serve With Pasta.