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Turkey and Asparagus With Cream Sauce

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Turkey and Asparagus

Turkey and Asparagus

D. Rattray
Serve this flavorful turkey and asparagus recipe with hot cooked pasta or rice, or fill crepes with the turkey mixture and sprinkle with fresh shredded Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 1 pound turkey cutlets, thinly sliced in 1 1/2-inch lengths
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut in 1 1/2-inch lengths
  • Salt and pepper
  • .
  • Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning blend
  • 1/2 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
  • More chicken broth or milk, to thin, as desired
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese for topping

Preparation:

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium low heat. Add the mushrooms and turkey cutlets; saute, stirring, until mushrooms are golden. Add asparagus and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Continue cooking, stirring, until asparagus is just tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a saucepan; stir in 4 tablespoons flour. Slowly add 1 cup chicken broth and continue cooking, stirring, until thick. Add the cream, sherry, and seasoning blend, along with Parmesan cheese. Taste and add salt and pepper, to taste, along with more chicken broth or a little milk to thin as desired. Stir in the turkey mixture and heat through. Serve over pasta or rice or use the the mixture to fill crepes. Serve along with more Parmesan cheese for sprinkling.
Serves 4.

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