Embark on a culinary journey to savor the delectable flavors of Veal Scallopini with Brown Butter and Capers, a classic dish that embodies the essence of Italian cuisine. This dish tantalizes the taste buds with its tender veal scallops, expertly seared to perfection and enveloped in a rich, golden-brown butter sauce infused with tangy capers. Savor the symphony of flavors as the delicate veal pairs harmoniously with the nutty brown butter, while the capers add a burst of briny brightness. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to crafting this culinary masterpiece, ensuring a delightful dining experience. Additionally, the article offers variations to suit diverse palates, including a gluten-free and a dairy-free option, ensuring that everyone can indulge in this delectable dish.
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VEAL SCALLOPINI WITH BROWN BUTTER AND CAPERS RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by drwilliamg
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a 12-inch heavy skillet (not nonstick) over high heat until hot, then add oil and heat until it shimmers. Meanwhile, stir together flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then pat veal dry and dredge in flour, knocking off excess. Cook veal in 2 batches, turning once, until browned and just cooked through, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate. Discard oil from skillet, then add butter and cook over medium heat, shaking skillet frequently, until browned and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in vinegar, capers, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Return veal to skillet just to heat through, then sprinkle with parsley.
BEST VEAL SCALLOPINI
I found the best veal scallopini recipe in a magazine and adjusted it to suit my family's tastes. Delicate, fine-textured veal requires only a short cooking time, making this simple entree even more attractive. -Ruth Lee, Troy, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Flatten cutlets to 1/8-in. thickness. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper. Add veal; turn to coat. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter and oil over medium heat. Add veal; cook until juices run clear, about 1 minute on each side. Remove and keep warm., Add mushrooms to skillet; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Spoon over veal. Stir broth into skillet, stirring to loosen any browned bits. Add parsley and remaining butter; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes longer. Pour over veal and mushrooms.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 35g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein.
VEAL WITH LEMON AND CAPERS
Steps:
- Pour the flour mixture on a plate, and season with salt and pepper. Dredge the scaloppini in the flour and shake off the excess, set aside. Melt butter and olive oil together in a skillet over medium fire. Add scaloppini to skillet and brown on both sides. Set aside until all the veal has been cooked. After the veal has been removed from the pan, add the chicken stock to the pan over high heat and scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen the brown bits. Cook until the liquid has thickened. Straining the liquid may be necessary to remove the larger pieces of the scrapings. Add 1 tablespoon of butter, capers, lemon juice and parsley to sauce. Stir over a high heat about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over the veal. Garnish with sliced lemons and serve.
VINCENZO'S VEAL SCALOPPINE
Steps:
- Place the flour in a shallow pan and season with salt and white pepper. Lightly dust the veal in the seasoned flour. Saute the veal in clarified butter quickly, until just rare. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the shallots, mushrooms, and capers. Cook until the mushrooms are tender, about 6 minutes. Deglaze the pan with wine. Add the lemon juice and veal stock and simmer until the sauce reduces by half. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over veal. Garnish with melon and parsley.
VEAL SCALOPPINE WITH FRESH CORN POLENTA AND SALSA VERDE-BROWN BUTTER
One of my favorite dinners growing up was my mother's veal piccata. Her recipe came from an old cookbook called The Pleasures of Italian Cooking, by Romeo Salta, a gift to her from my father. My father had been a devoted fan of Romeo Salta when he was the chef at Chianti in Los Angeles in the fifties. Back then, it was a swinging Italian joint with red-checkered tablecloths, opera 78s blasting, and red wine flowing into the late hours. My mother's (and Romeo's) veal was pounded thin, sautéed, and drenched in a lemony caper-butter sauce. There's nothing wrong with that classic rendition, but, to add another layer of flavor, I brown the butter and finish it with salsa verde, a pungent purée of capers, anchovies, garlic, oregano, and tons of parsley. To get the finest, crispy crust on the veal, I dredge it in Wondra, a finely milled flour sold at most supermarkets. This dish is home-style Italian comfort food at its best.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Cut the veal against the grain into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Cut the slices into eighteen 1 1/2-ounce pieces (or have your butcher do this for you). Pound the veal between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/8-inch thickness. Season the meat with salt and pepper. Dredge the veal in flour, coating well on both sides. Set the floured veal aside on a baking sheet.
- Heat two large sauté pans over high heat for 2 minutes. Swirl 2 tablespoons oil in each pan, and wait a minute. Shake the excess flour from the veal, and place a single layer in each pan (make sure the pieces of veal are not crowded or overlapping). Cook a minute or two on each side, until the veal is nicely browned. Remove the meat to a baking sheet, and finish cooking the remaining veal, adding more oil to the pan, as necessary.
- Pour the oil out of one of the pans but don't wipe it clean (those crusty bits are tasty). Return the pan to medium-high heat (you will only need one pan to make the sauce), and add the butter. Cook a few minutes, swirling the pan often, until the butter browns and smells nutty. Turn off the heat and wait a minute. Then stir in 1/3 cup salsa verde, 1/4 teaspoon salt, a pinch of freshly ground black pepper, and the juice of 1/2 lemon. Taste for balance and seasoning. Be careful-the butter will be very hot.
- Spoon half the hot polenta onto a large warm platter, and scatter the dandelion greens over the top. Arrange the veal over the greens, allowing some of the polenta and greens to show through. Spoon the salsa verde-brown butter over the veal. Serve the rest of the polenta and remaining salsa verde on the side.
- Using a mortar and pestle, pound the herbs to a paste. (You may have to do this in batches.) Work in some of the olive oil, and transfer the mixture to a bowl. Pound the garlic and anchovy, and add them to the herbs.
- Gently pound the capers until they're partially crushed, and add them to the herbs. Stir in the remaining oil, a pinch of black pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Taste for balance and seasoning.
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat for 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons butter and, when it foams, add the corn. Season with the thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper and sauté 3 to 4 minutes, until the corn is just cooked and tender. Stir the corn into the polenta right before serving.
- You can pound the veal and prepare the salsa verde a few hours ahead. You can make the polenta and sauté the corn ahead of time, too. Stir the corn into the polenta at the last minute.
VEAL SCALLOPINI
My husband and I prepare this veal dish for birthdays and other special occasions. We love to cook and often entertain friends and family. -Karen Bridges, Downers Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. In another shallow bowl, lightly beat the egg. Dip veal in egg, then coat with flour mixture. , In a large skillet, brown veal in oil on both sides. Stir in the mushrooms, broth and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and meat is no longer pink. Serve with spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 27g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 180mg cholesterol, Sodium 697mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
Tips:
- To ensure the veal is tender and juicy, it's important to use high-quality, thinly sliced veal scallopini. If you can't find veal scallopini, you can use thinly sliced pork or chicken cutlets.
- To create a flavorful and rich brown butter sauce, use unsalted butter and cook it over medium heat until it turns a deep golden brown color. Be careful not to burn the butter, as this will give the sauce a bitter taste.
- Capers add a salty, briny flavor to the dish. If you don't like capers, you can omit them or substitute another ingredient, such as chopped olives or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice brightens up the flavors of the dish and helps to balance the richness of the brown butter sauce. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor will be less pronounced.
- Fresh parsley adds a fresh, herbaceous flavor to the dish. If you don't have fresh parsley, you can use dried parsley, but the flavor will be less intense.
Conclusion:
Veal scallopini with brown butter and capers is a classic dish that is both elegant and delicious. It's a perfect meal for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. The tender veal, flavorful brown butter sauce, and briny capers come together to create a dish that is sure to impress your guests.
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