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Turtle Fricassee With Wine

Source of Recipe

Master Chef Don Easley


Recipe Introduction

Serves 4 to 6

List of Ingredients

2 ½ to 3 pounds Turtle meat
salt
red pepper
flour for dredging
½ cup dry white wine
¼ cup onion, chopped
juice of 1 lemon
1 teshtmloon parsley, finely chopped
3 tablespoon butter or margarine
¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried tarragon


Recipe

1. Rinse turtle pieces and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and red pepper.
Dredge in flour. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Brown pieces on all sides - about 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to low. Drain off oil.
Add remaining ingredients, cover, and continue to cook for about 45 minutes or until tender.
2. This fricassee, which is simple and honest in flavor, is delicious with boiled potatoes, a green salad, and a crusty, homemade bread.