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Turkey Tenderloin with Lemon Sauce | Photo © CiberCuba Cocina

Turkey with Lemon Sauce

Kitchen, Main dish

Preparation Time:
30
Note:
Turkey meat is not widely consumed in Cuba. You might eat it during Christmas festivities or at a rural home that still preserves the tradition of stuffed turkey. However, on a global scale, it is becoming increasingly incorporated into healthy diets. The advantages of consuming turkey are numerous. Firstly, it has high biological value proteins and a concentration of B vitamins. It is a low-calorie food that contains all the essential amino acids for our body. Additionally, it has minerals such as magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and selenium. This recipe was made with turkey tenderloin. It is tender, clean meat that is 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 decoration.
  • 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 approximately 2 cm thick. Season with salt and pepper, add a little lemon juice, and set aside in the refrigerator for a while.

Turkey Tenderloin and Lemon / CiberCuba Kitchen

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

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

Lemon sauce / CiberCuba Kitchen

Put the remaining water, sugar, honey, and half of the lemon zest in a small saucepan. When it starts to boil, lower the heat and add the reserved lemon juice mixture from the glass. Stir continuously until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Serve it over the turkey to your liking.

Turkey with Lemon Sauce / CiberCuba Kitchen

Garnish the plate by sprinkling sesame seeds and adding some lemon zest. Enjoy your meal!!

Rations:
4