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Grilled Turkey with Fresh Lemon and Cracked Pepper

Grilled Turkey with Fresh Lemon and Cracked Pepper


Yield: 8

Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Business and Industry Account
 
Ethnicity: New American
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Turkey Tenderloins, Turkey Cutlets/Steaks
 







4 Large whole lemons
1/2 Cup chopped green onions
2 Tablespoons lite soy sauce
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 Teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 Teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 Pounds TURKEY BREAST CUTLETS, CHOPS or TENDERLOIN
2 Tablespoons minced fresh garlic
1/2 Teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
 
  1. Zest lemons and measure 4 tablespoons lemon peel. Cover and set aside. Squeeze lemons to measure 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice.
  2. Combine lemon juice, onion, soy sauce, oil, ginger and red pepper flakes.
  3. Pour over turkey, coating evenly. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes or up to 3 hours.
  4. Remove turkey from marinade and discard marinade.
  5. Combine reserved lemon peel, garlic and black pepper. Rub over turkey, coating evenly.
  6. Grill turkey over direct medium heat, about 4 to 5 inches from the heat, for 5 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

Recipe Source: Honeysuckle White® and Shady Brook Farms® Turkey. ©2008 Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 174 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180   Calories from Fat 50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 220mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Sugars 1g  
Protein 29g  
Vitamin A 2%
  • Vitamin C 40%
    Calcium 2%
  • Iron 10%
    *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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