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Veal Piccata with Silky Lemon‑Caper Pan Sauce

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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Degree of Difficulty : Easy
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients 

  • 2 slices veal scallopini
  • kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging veal
  • 1 lemon juiced and sliced
  • 1 tbsp drained capers optional
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock

Instructions

Gather all ingredients before starting recipe.

  • Preheat oven to 150℉
  • Season 2 slices veal scallopini on both sides with kosher salt and set aside up to an hour before cooking.
  • Spread 1/2 cup all-purpose flour on a sheet of parchment paper and dredge veal, shaking off excess flour.
  • Heat skillet over medium high heat for 1-2 minutes, then add 1 tbsp canola oil and 2 tbsp butter to the skillet over high heat, when hot (1-2 minutes) add slices of veal and cook until the veal turns a nice brown, about 3 minutes. per side. Remove veal to a sheet pan and place in a 150℉ preheated oven to stay warm.

Finishing

  • Add 1/2 cup dry white wine and the juice of 1/2 lemon. Stir, scrape up all the bits from the bottom of the pan and reduce the wine by half.
  • Add 1/2 cup chicken stock, 1 tbsp drained capers and 4-5 slices of lemon and simmer until reduced by half and the lemons have softened.

Serving

  • Cut scallopini in thirds or just plate the entire slice and top with 1-2 slices of lemon, a few capers and drizzle with the pan sauce.