Lemon Herb Turkey Legs
Pan-seared turkey legs with bright lemon and Italian seasoning, ready in under 20 minutes. Serve with cherry tomatoes, lemon wedges, and sour cream or salsa on the side.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 2 legs (about 1.5 lbs total) turkey legs
- 1 whole (halved) lemon
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Pat turkey legs dry and season generously all over with italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- 3
Place turkey legs skin-side down and sear without moving for 5 minutes until golden brown.
- 4
Flip legs and sear the other side for 4 minutes until deep golden, then squeeze lemon juice over both.
- 5
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 6 minutes until meat is cooked through and tender.
- 6
Serve hot with cherry tomatoes, lemon wedges, sour cream, and salsa on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- knife
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