Description
A quick and fresh dinner featuring juicy turkey and crisp asparagus with bright lemon and herb flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.25 pounds turkey tenderloin, turkey cutlets, or turkey breast slices
- 1 bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 1 large lemon (zest and juice)
- 2 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or a mix of dried oregano and thyme
- Chopped parsley or basil, optional
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- A splash of chicken broth or water (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the turkey and asparagus. Pat the turkey dry and season both sides. Zest and juice the lemon, and trim the asparagus.
- Sear the turkey in a skillet with olive oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through and juicy.
- Cook the asparagus in the same pan, stirring occasionally until bright green and crisp. Add garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and broth if needed.
- Bring the turkey back to the skillet, spoon the lemon herb juices over, and warm everything together for 1-2 minutes.
Notes
Ensure not to overcook the turkey for best results. Use lemon zest for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
