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Pan-Seared Turkey Breast

Turkey breast marinated with lemon, cumin, and pepper, seared in a pan and served with roasted peppers and white rice. Light and simple.

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Pan-Seared Turkey Breast

Pan-Seared Turkey Breast
CiberCuba
  • Preparation1 h 5 min
  • Cooking15 min
  • Total time1 h 20 min
  • Servings4 servings
  • DifficultyEasy

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Turkey meat is low in calories and contains all the essential amino acids for our bodies. Here we teach you how to prepare it in a delicious and simple way, with a lemon and cumin marinade that gives it a very Cuban flavor.

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Method

  1. Season the turkey breasts with salt and pepper, then add cumin and lemon juice. These ingredients will give the meat a very Cuban flavor.
    Pan-seared turkey breast
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  2. Reserve the breasts in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  3. Heat the butter or oil in a skillet.
  4. Add the turkey along with the lemon juice from the marinade and let it brown on both sides.
    Pan-seared turkey breast
    CiberCuba
  5. When it is cooked to your liking, remove it from the heat and serve on a plate.
  6. Cut the roasted peppers into thin strips and serve the meat with them and white rice. Enjoy!

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