Creamy Marsala Wine Sauce Recipe
Originating in the far western city of Marsala on the island of Sicily, Marsala is a fortified wine that has a distinctive smoky flavor. This amber colored wine is generally aged in oak casks for two years, and there are both dry and sweet varieties that can be sipped chilled as an aperitif and at room temperature as a dessert wine. It can be paired successfully with a cheese plate that includes Gorgonzola, Parmesan, or Roquefort. As well, it is frequently used in cooking. Commonly used in creating auces for chicken and veal and the Italian dessert, Zabaglione, Marsala is a staple ingredient in Italian cuisine.A classic Marsala sauce is a handy addition to any home cook's repertoire. It can be drizzled over chicken, veal, or even turkey cutlets. In less than 20 minutes, it can be easily prepared and will certainly turn a ho-hum piece of meat into an Italian gourmet dish.
Turkey Cutlets With Creamy Marsala Wine Sauce
Serves 4
6 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon ground pepper
4 turkey breast cutlets
3 tablespoons olive oil
˝ cup minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/3 cup chicken stock or broth
1/3 cup dry Marsala wine
˝ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
In a pie plate, mix flour and pepper. Dredge cutlets in mixture, and shake off extra flour. Heat oil in a large fry pan on medium high heat, and add cutlets. Brown on both sides and transfer to a dish. Add shallots to pan, and turn heat to low. Scrape bits of meat on bottom of pan and sauté. Add garlic and continue scraping for 2 minutes. Add chicken stock and wine to pan. Cook for about 5 minutes on medium high heat until liquids are reduced in half. Add salt and rosemary. Return cutlets to pan and simmer on medium until thoroughly cooked (approximately 5 minutes). Place turkey on plates. Drizzle sauce on turkey and garnish with chopped parsley.
This dish can be also be made with veal cutlets or chicken breasts. The sauce is also delicious spooned over fresh pasta or rice.
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