Chipotle Turkey Cutlets With Charred Corn Salsa

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/2 cups	93g / 3.3oz	Frozen corn kernels - thawed
1 1/4 lbs	567g / 20oz	Fresh turkey breast fillets
2 teaspoons	10ml	Chipotle chile powder
4 tablespoons	60ml	Corn oil
1 tablespoon	15ml	Green bell pepper - diced (medium)
1 tablespoon	15ml	Red onion - diced (small)
1/4 cup	4g / 0.1oz	Chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon	15ml	Fresh lime juice
		Lime wedges

Recipe Instructions

Char corn in heavy medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Set aside.

Sprinkle turkey on both sides with chile powder; sprinkle with salt. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of turkey and saute until cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining turkey.

Add 2 tablespoons oil to drippings in skillet. Add bell pepper and onion; saute 3 minutes. Increase heat to high and add charred corn. Saute until peppers begin to brown, about 3 minutes longer. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Season salsa with salt and pepper; transfer to medium bowl. Return turkey to skillet and reheat, about 1 minute. Spoon salsa over turkey and serve with lime wedges.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Serve with: Warmed tortillas and steamed, buttered summer squash.

Dessert: Key lime pie from the bakery.

Source:
Bon Appetit, September 2003

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