Recipe 16: Sesame Crusted Turkey

INGREDIENTS:

450g organic turkey loin

50g toasted sesame seeds

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. lemon pepper

1 egg white, lightly beaten

1 pinch salt

1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

Method

Preheat oven to 210C. Mix the sesame seeds, cumin, and lemon pepper together in a large bowl. Also- preheat a sauté pan to medium-high. Season the turkey with 1/4 tsp. salt. Dip the turkey the egg allowing the excess egg to drip off. Finish by coating it completely with sesame seeds. Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil to the sauté pan and sear crusted turkey for 1-2 minutes each side until crispy and golden. Place in a glass baking dish. Roast in oven for 15 minutes or until internal temp 75C. Let rest 5 minutes once cooked.