Blackened Turkey on Sugarcane Skewers with Mango

Blackened Turkey on Sugarcane Skewers with Mango Yield: 12 Food Cost: 25 Establishment: Restaurant, Catering Operation, Business and Industry Account   Ethnicity: Latin, Caribbean   Meal Type: Appetizer   Preparation Method: Sear   Product Type: Boneless Breast   Dish Type: Kebab   Ingredients 3 Pounds TURKEY BREAST, diced into 1-inch cubes 3 Ounces butter, melted 1/3 Cup blackening seasoning mix 12 sugarcane or bamboo skewers 6 mangos, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 3 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes As needed mango puree 2 limes, cut into wedges   Heat skillet on high for 5 minutes or until lightly smoking. In a large bowl, toss diced turkey in melted butter and blackening seasoning mix. Add to hot pan. Cook on each side for about 2-3 minutes until the turkey is cooked through and has a seasoned crust. Remove and cool. Thread cooled turkey with mango and red pepper on sugarcane skewers. Cover and chill until service. Garnish plate with mango puree and lime wedges. This colorful appetizer was developed by Executive Chef Lisa O'Connor of ARAMARK Corporation in Boston, MA. The salad was the award winning appetizer recipe in the 2000 NTF "We're Cookin' with Turkey" Recipe Competition. Nutrition Facts Calories 270   Calories from Fat 60 % Daily Value* Total Fat 7g 11% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 90mg 30% Sodium 800mg 33% Total Carbohydrate 24g 8% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Sugars 21g   Protein 28g   Vitamin A 40% Vitamin C 160% Calcium 2% Iron 10% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4

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