Ingredients
- 1-ounce olive oil
- 1/4 red onion, cut into strips
- 1/2 tablespoon minced jalapeno
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 5 ounces turkey breast, cooked, sliced
- 1-ounce tequila
- 4 ounces heavy cream
- 1/2-ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
- 9 ounces fettuccini pasta, cooked
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 2 lime wedges, for garnish
- 2 sprigs cilantro, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons diced Roma tomato, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
In saute pan with high heat, add olive oil, onions, jalapeno and saute until translucent. Add garlic and continue to saute for 2 minutes. Add turkey, lightly mix ingredients, careful not to break turkey up to much.
Deglaze pan with tequila, pouring around the edge of the saute pan. Add cream, lemon juice and cilantro. Toss together, then add pasta, and toss ingredients while adding Parmesan cheese.
Nest pasta on plate, pour sauce over pasta. Lay sprigs of cilantro over top, sprinkle tomatoes on top, and crack pepper around the rim of the plate.
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By GX
on November 28, 2012
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We have modified this recipe from the original, and the 5 Stars are based on my modifications.
Here is or modification:
We use a Roasted/Rotisserie Chicken from the store (breasts only
Substitute 2 Habanero Peppers for the Jalapeno. Use one if heat is a concern.
Use a decent quality Tequila.
This recipe, before we modified it was bland. It has since become our absolute favorite, go to recipe, if we want something quick and easy, or are entertaining on short notice. Home run.
Hope you like it as much as we do!
By AlexEsq
Norwalk, CT
on May 02, 2012
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I still don't see why people claim this recipe was "bland," "no flavor,"- You NEED to use whole, fresh ingredients to get the taste Guy is after. Then you tweek the recipe to your taste using the amount of salt, pepper, and "seasonings" you like. For example, more parmesan for a nuttier, saltier taste; more cilantro for herbier, greener taste; more lemon or lime for tarter (or to cut the heaviness of the cream more jalepeno (or add crushed red pepper for hotter.
Also, regarding the tequila, I add it to the veg Before adding the turkey (or chicken, then flambe, and once the fire has died off, add the rest of the ingredients. The alcohol burns off, all you are left with is a tangy taste. You do NOT need to use a premium tequila, and if you do you are Wasting your money-you don't taste the subtleties you are paying for in an expensive tequila. Hope this helps, and Enjoy this great recipe!
By dl2581
on April 09, 2012
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I must agree with others that I was a little disappointed with this recipe. Followed it exactly, used all fresh organic ingredients, and it was bland. I think it could be doctored up, however, to be a good recipe. It definitely needs more jalapeno and some added salt. The sauce quantity was not enough for the pasta quantity and that may be why I felt it was a little bland too. Also, make sure you serve this right away for best flavor. We had to prepare it ahead of time and it didn't do well staying warm & flavorful for our party.
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