Lemon Grass & Ginger Marinated Turkey & Shrimp Pinwheel
August 1, 2005
National Turkey Federation
Yield: 16
Establishment: Restaurant, Catering Operation
Ethnicity: Asian
Meal Type: Appetizer
Preparation Method: Sear
Product Type: Turkey Breast
Ingredients
1 Pint water
1 Cup soy sauce
2 Bunches lemon grass
2 Tablespoons fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
16-20 shrimp, peeled, deveined & tail removed
1 Pound RAW TURKEY BREAST, skinless & sliced into 3-inch finger size strips
As needed sesame seeds, toasted
As needed scallions, chiffonade slice
In a sauce pan, combine water, soy sauce, lemon grass, ginger and sugar. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cool.
For each portion, thread one shrimp on a short bamboo skewer. Wrap a turkey strip around the shrimp.
Place the skewers in the cooled marinade. Cover and let stand, refrigerated for 1 hour.
Remove from marinade and discard marinade. Pan sear until cooked through.
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and scallions.
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