Veal Scallopini Recipe

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Veal scallopini is a tender and flavorful dish. Fancy enough for a dinner party but easy enough for a weeknight dinner, this veal scallopini recipe is a versatile dish to have on hand.
Utensils Dinner
Globe Italian
14
ingredients
8
steps
30
minutes
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
1 lb
veal cutlets or scallopini, see notes 1
1/2 cup(s)
all-purpose flour
salt and pepper, to taste
4 tblsp
unsalted butter, divided
1 tblsp
vegetable oil
1/2 lb
cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 tblsp
capers, drained
1/4 cup(s)
dry white wine
3/4 cup(s)
chicken stock
1 tblsp
lemon juice
2 tblsp
finely chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
lemon slices, for garnish
arugula, for serving
buttered pasta, for serving

Directions 8 steps | 30 Minutes

Step 1

Prepare the veal. In a bowl, place the flour and season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Lightly coat each piece of veal with seasoned flour.

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Step 2

Cook the veal scallopini. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat two tablespoons of butter and one tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once the butter has melted, add the veal cutlets and cook on both sides for 1-2 minutes. Do not overlap the veal and work in batches if necessary. Set the cooked veal aside.

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Step 3

Add the sliced cremini mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms are tender, about 2-3 minutes. 

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Step 4

Add the capers to the skillet and let cook for about 30 seconds.

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Step 5

Add the dry wine to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any browned bits.

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Step 6

Add the chicken stock and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces by half. 

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Step 7

Whisk in the remaining two tablespoons of butter, lemon juice and finely chopped parsley. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. 

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Step 8

Pour the sauce over the veal. Garnish with lemon slices and more fresh parsley. Serve with arugula and buttered pasta. Enjoy!

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Notes:

  1. If using veal cutlets, pound the cutlets into ⅛-inch thick slices.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
683
FAT
24.8 g
PROTEIN
37 g
CARBS
74.6 g

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Sam S.

Sam

30 Sep 2022

Great veal scallopini recipe! Perfect for a special dinner.

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