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Tomato Basil Turkey Medallions


Yield: 10

Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Catering Operation
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Preparation Method: Sear, Saute
 
Product Type: Turkey Tenderloins
 







Preparation
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
4 Pounds TURKEY TENDERLOIN, cut into 3/4-inch medallions
2 Medium onions, diced
2 Cloves fresh garlic, minced
4 ripe large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
1 Cup TURKEY STOCK
1/2 Cup Chardonnay
2 Cups heavy cream
3 Tablespoons fresh basil, coarsely chopped
 
  1. In a hot skillet over high heat, heat butter. Sear turkey medallions on both sides until cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
  2. Add onions and garlic to the skillet and sauté over high heat. Cook until onions are dark brown.
  3. Add diced tomatoes and continue cooking until liquid from tomatoes dissipates.
  4. Add stock and Chardonnay; continue cooking until liquid is reduced by half.
  5. Remove tomato and onion mixture to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
  6. Return tomato mixture to skillet; add heavy cream and basil. Continue cooking until liquid is reduced by half, or is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  7. Return turkey medallions to the sauce and heat through.
 
Service
2-1/2 Pounds cooked and drained linguini
As needed fresh basil for garnish
 
  1. For each order: serve about 3 medallions over 4 ounces linguini. Spoon sauce over turkey and linguini.
  2. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Chef: Chef Kevin Forst
Restaurant: The Machine Shed
Location: Pewaukee, WI

Nutrition Facts
Calories 730   Calories from Fat 210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 190mg 63%
Sodium 390mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 67g 22%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 4g  
Protein 58g  
Vitamin A 25%
  • Vitamin C 15%
    Calcium 6%
  • Iron 30%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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