Turkey saltimbocca

The Italian escalope reworked with turkey: a thin escalope with sage and cured ham, simply pan-fried. Quick, elegant and rich in lean protein, ready in 15 minutes.

Preparation: 10 min  |  Cooking: 10 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Easy

Calculated per portion from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 271 kcal · 45 g protein · 1 g carbohydrate · 8 g fat

Ingredients

• 4 turkey escalopes
• 4 slices of cured ham
• 8 sage leaves
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 100 ml white wine
• Pepper

Method

1. Lay a sage leaf and a slice of ham on each escalope.
2. Brown them ham side down in the oil.
3. Turn over and cook for another 3 minutes.
4. Deglaze with the white wine and spoon the sauce over.

Nutritional benefits

Turkey is one of the leanest meats, very high in protein for few calories, ideal for weight loss and low-carb eating. The cured ham and sage add flavour without weighing the dish down. A fine, high-protein and light Italian dish, naturally gluten-free, to serve with vegetables.

Variations and substitutions

• With veal (the traditional version).
• With chicken.
• With spinach on the side.
• Alcohol-free: deglaze with stock.

Storage and making ahead

Best fresh; keeps for 2 days and reheats gently.

💡 Good to know

Start cooking ham side down so that it turns crisp and sticks to the escalope.

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The ingredients in this recipe: turkey escalopes · ham · sage · olive oil · white wine.

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