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Turkey Tenderloin with Lemon Sauce | Photo © CiberCuba Cocina

Turkey with Lemon Sauce

Kitchen, main course

Preparation Time:
30
Note:
Turkey meat is not very commonly consumed in Cuba. You might eat it during Christmas festivities or in a rural home that still preserves the tradition of stuffed turkey. However, on a global scale, it's increasingly being incorporated into healthy diets. The benefits of consuming turkey are numerous. Firstly, it provides high-quality protein and a concentration of B vitamins. It is a low-calorie food that contains all essential amino acids for our bodies. Additionally, it is rich in minerals such as magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and selenium. This recipe uses turkey tenderloin, which is tender, lean, and very easy to cook. We hope you enjoy it.
Ingredients:
  • 500 grams of turkey tenderloin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons of olive oil or sunflower oil
  • Sesame seeds to taste for garnish
  • For the Lemon Sauce

    • 1 lemon (zest and juice)
    • 200 ml of water
    • 1 tablespoon of sugar
    • 1 tablespoon of honey
    • 1 pinch of salt
    • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
Instructions:

Rinse the turkey tenderloin, drain it, and cut it into slices or strips about 2 cm thick. Season with salt and pepper, add a little lemon juice, and set aside in the refrigerator for a while.

Turkey tenderloin with lemon / CiberCuba Kitchen

Grate the lemon and set aside the zest. Squeeze it and pour the juice into a glass. Add the cornstarch, soy sauce, and an ounce of water. Stir well to combine the ingredients and set it aside.

In a skillet, heat the oil. Add the turkey you had reserved in the refrigerator. Let it brown evenly. When it reaches the desired level of doneness, remove it from the heat and serve on a plate.

Lemon Sauce / CiberCuba Kitchen

In a small saucepan, combine the remaining water, sugar, honey, and half of the lemon zest. When it begins to boil, reduce the heat and add the reserved lemon juice mixture. Stir continuously until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Serve it over the turkey as you like.

Turkey with Lemon Sauce / CiberCuba Kitchen

Garnish the dish with sesame seeds and a few sprinkles of lemon zest. Enjoy your meal!

Rations:
4