Easy Turkey Steaks (Juicy and Flavorful)
These easy turkey steaks make a quick and delicious dinner the whole family will love. Follow my step-by-step recipe with the proper technique on how to perfectly season and pan-fry them (only 10 minutes!) for the juiciest and most flavorful turkey steaks ever.
Equipment
- 1 shallow dish
- 1 stainless steel or other large pan
- 1 instant-read thermometer
Ingredients
- 4 (150-200 grams each) turkey steaks
- 2 tablespoons light olive oil, plus more for frying
- ¼ teaspoon salt, black pepper add more as needed after frying
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme, fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder. 2 tablespoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, black pepper, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder , ¼ teaspoon onion powder.
- Pat the turkey steaks dry with paper towels, then rub each one with the seasoning paste. Let them rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Carefully place the turkey steaks in the hot oil. Add there 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme, fresh rosemary. Let them sear undisturbed for about 3–4 minutes, until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes on the other side. The internal temperature in the thickest part should reach 165°F (74°C). If they’re not fully cooked yet, reduce the heat and continue cooking until done. In the last minute of cooking, add 1 tablespoon butter and let it melt. Tilt the pan slightly and spoon the melted butter over the steaks a few times to coat them.
- Once cooked, wrap them loosely in foil for 10 minutes before serving. This steps helps the juices to redistribute instead of coming out once you cut it. Enjoy with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, salads.
Notes
If you do not have fresh herbs, add about ½ teaspoons of dried herbs to the seasoning paste.
You can also fry turkey steaks in vegetable oil, avocado oil or ghee butter.
You can also air fry them at 400°F for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Skip the butter basting step if using the air fryer.
Nutrition
Serving: 150gCalories: 250kcalProtein: 30gFat: 10.9gSodium: 168mg
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