3 (12 oz) bags fresh cranberries or frozen cranberries .
1 piece parmesan cheese, for shaving .
1/2 c unbleached all-purpose flour .
1 1/2 c fine dry breadcrumbs .
3 c sugar .
3 tbsps Dijon mustard .
extra-virgin olive oil .
1 lemon, quartered .
fresh ground black pepper, to taste .
sea salt, preferably gray salt, to taste .
1 1/2 c water .
1/4 lb arugula (about 8 c) .
3 dashes black pepper, to taste (3 grinds)
Directions
Step #1 TURKEY PREPARATION:.
Step #2 With a meat mallet or a rolling pin, lb the turkey between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/8-inch thickness.
Step #3 Spice up with salt & pepper & press the seasonings into the meat with your fingers.
Step #4 MAKE THE COATING:.
Step #5 Combine the bread crumbs, salt, Parmesan cheese, parsley, & pepper in a small bowl.
Step #6 Work in the olive oil by hand, then spread the mixture on a dinner plate.
Step #7 Spread the flour on another dinner plate.
Step #8 Break the eggs into a shallow bowl & beat lightly.
Step #9 Dip the turkey in the flour, coating both sides & shaking off the excess.
Step #10 Then dip in the egg, letting any excess drip back into the bowl.
Step #11 Finally, coat the turkey on both sides with the seasoned bread crumbs, pressing them into place.
Step #12 As each piece is coated, place it on a tray.
Step #13 Cover up & place this in the refrigerator until you are ready to fry them.
Step #14 Heat a large skillet over high heat until very hot.
Step #15 Add olive oil to a depth of 1/4-inch.
Step #16 When the oil is almost smoking, add as many turkey scallopine as the skillet will hold comfortably; do not crowd the pan.
Step #17 Cook until the cutlets are golden on the bottom, about 2 mins.
Step #18 Turn & cook on the second side about 30 seconds longer.
Step #19 With tongs, lift the pieces as they are done, allowing any excess oil to drain back into the skillet, & transfer to several thicknesses of paper towels.
Step #20 Repeat with the remaining turkey scallopine.
Step #21 PREPARE ARUGULA:.
Step #22 Place the arugula In a large-ish bowl.
Step #23 Drizzle with enough extra-virgin olive oil to coat the leaves lightly.
Step #24 Add lemon juice & some salt & pepper.
Step #25 Toss, taste, & adjust the seasoning.
Step #26 Divide the turkey among 4 plates, placing them in the center.
Step #27 Spoon a little mustard Cranberry Sauce on each side of the turkey.
Step #28 Mound the arugula salad on top.
Step #29 With a vegetable peeler, shave a little Parmesan on top of the salad.
Step #30 Put a lemon quarter on each plate & serve as soon as possible.
Step #31 PREPARE MUSTARD CRANBERRY SAUCE:.
Step #32 In a large saute pan mix the sugar & water & boil to form a syrup.
Step #33 Add the vanilla beans & orange zest & let simmer briefly.
Step #34 Add the orange juice, cranberries & season this with salt & pepper.
Step #35 Simmer until the cranberries start to pop, about 3 to 5 mins.
Step #36 Remove from heat & add mustard.
Step #37 ASSEMBLY:.
Step #38 Divide the turkey among 4 plates, placing them in the center.
Step #39 Spoon a little mustard cranberry sauce on each side of the turkey.
Step #40 Mound the arugula salad on top.
Step #41 With a vegetable peeler, shave a little Parmesan on top of the salad.
Step #42 Put a lemon quarter on each plate & serve as soon as possible.
Step #43 Serve as soon as possible with roast potatoes & green beans with almonds.
Enjoy the Turkey Scallopine Milanese With Mustard Cranberry Sauce recipe