Veal Scaloppine in Lemon Sauce

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: southern Living mag.- Michele Baker

Serves 4 people

Categories: Beef- veal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large garlic clove, pressed
  • 2 Tbsp. capers
  • Garnishes: fresh parsley sprigs, lemon slices
  • 1 1/4 lbs. veal cutlets
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, divided
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large garlic clove, pressed
  • 2 Tbsp. capers
  • Garnishes: fresh parsley sprigs, lemon slices

Directions

  1. Place veal between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and flatten to 1/4 inch thickness, using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  2. Combine flour, salt, and pepper; dredge veal in mixture.
  3. Melt 2 Tbsp. butter with oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add veal, and cook, in batches, 1 minute of each side or until golden. Remove from skillet, and keep warm.
  4. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. butter, wine, and lemon juice, stirring to loosen browned particles. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in parsley, garlic, and capers; spoon over veal. Garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.
  5. For chicken scaloppini in lemon sauce: Substitute 4 skinned and boned chicken breast halves. Cook 3 minutes on each side.

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