Veal Scallopini Recipe
Veal scallopini is an elegant dish that is perfect for entertaining. You will be surprised at how absolutely easy it is to make.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds veal cutlets, pounded thin (see notes below)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon flour
Instructions
- Combine the flour, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder in a wide bowl or on a plate. Heat the oil in a skillet to medium high.
- To make the scallopini, roll the meat in the seasoned flour, then brown in hot oil with garlic. Add the wine, water and lemon juice. Cover tightly and simmer for about 45 minutes.
- Remove the meat to a platter. Thicken the gravy with the additional tablespoon of flour before serving.
Notes
Serving Suggestions:
- Sautéed mushrooms may be added 5 minutes before serving. You can also add thin strips of sautéed ham and a few pieces of finely diced tomatoes as in the image above.
- For an elegant gourmet style meal, serve this veal scallopini with fettucine topped with our creamy Alfredo sauce recipe. You will find the full recipe here. Add a large salad, topped with a luscious Balsamic vinaigrette and dinner is guaranteed to delight everyone who tastes it.
Nutrition
Calories: 481kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 50gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 177mgSodium: 437mgPotassium: 885mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg
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