Indulge in the delectable flavors of Veal Piccata, a classic Italian dish that combines the richness of veal with the brightness of lemon and capers. This Weight Watchers-friendly version offers a healthier take on the traditional recipe, featuring lean veal cutlets coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture, pan-fried to perfection, and finished with a tangy lemon-caper sauce. Served alongside a bed of your favorite pasta or roasted vegetables, this dish promises a satisfying and guilt-free meal.
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VEAL PICCATA
This holiday season, try our delicious traditional veal dish ideal for elegant entertaining, and made low-fat without skimping on flavour.
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper together in a small, shallow bowl; coat veal cutlets with flour mixture. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet and cook cutlets until just cooked through and golden, about 2 minutes a side; set aside and keep warm.
- Deglaze skillet (add liquid to remove remaining pieces of food) with broth, lemon juice and wine. Reduce heat to medium and reduce mixture by half. Swirl in butter, then parsley and pour over cutlets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 kcal
VEAL PICCATA
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
- Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and toss in the garlic cloves. Bring the pan to a medium-high heat. Cook the garlic until it becomes golden brown and is very aromatic. Remove the garlic and discard. Raise heat to high.
- Sprinkle the veal scallops with salt. Just before placing the veal scallops in the pan with the hot oil, dredge them in flour. Working in batches, flour the veal that is going directly in the pan; do not flour ahead. When the veal has browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side, remove to a platter and keep warm in the oven.
- When all the veal has been browned, ditch the oil in the pan. Add the wine and capers and reduce by half. Add in the chicken stock, season with salt, and cook until it has slightly thickened. Swirl in the butter. When the butter has melted and is bubbly, add in the lemon juice. Taste to make sure it is delicious, add the parsley, and spoon over the veal.
VEAL PICCATA
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl or plate combine the flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt and pepper and stir to combine thoroughly. Quickly dredge the veal scallops in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking to remove any excess flour.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter and, working quickly and in batches if necessary, cook the veal until golden brown on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Deglaze the pan with wine and bring to a boil, scraping to remove any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. When the wine has reduced by half, add the chicken stock, chopped garlic, lemon juice and capers and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Whisk in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, remaining 3 1/2 tablespoons of butter and the chopped parsley. When the butter has melted, return the veal scallops to the pan and cook until heated through and the sauce has thickened, about 1 minute. Garnish with parsley sprigs and serve immediately.
WEIGHT WATCHERS VEAL PICCATA
Point Value 5. They claim "Made low-fat without skimping on flavor." I haven't tried yet but wanted to save. If you try, let me know what you think. Would adding capers increase the points?
Provided by TXOLDHAM
Categories Veal
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper together in a small shallow bowl. Pound cutlets if necessary and coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet and cook cutlets until just cooked through and golden, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside and keep warm.
- Deglaze skillet with broth, lemon juice and wine. Reduce heat to medium and reduce mixture by half. Swirl in butter, then parsley and pour over cutlets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.7, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 464.7, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 23.6
THE ULTIMATE VEAL PICCATA
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside in a large bowl
- Set a large saute pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. In a shallow bowl combine the flour and salt and pepper, to taste. Lightly coat cutlets in the flour. Beat eggs in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of water and season with salt and pepper. Dip cutlets in egg wash and then place straight into the hot pan. Cook the veal about 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Set veal cutlets aside on a plate. Deglaze pan with white wine and reduce by half. Add lemon juice, capers, and half the parsley, then add 2 tablespoons butter as you whisk to thicken up the sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed..
- Toss the pasta with the remaining butter and season with salt and grated Parmesan, to taste.
- Serve the pasta on plates topped with the veal. Drizzle with caper sauce and garnish with the remaining parsley.
VEAL PICCATA
Grill the veal while the noodles boil so both are ready at the same time.
Categories Sauté Quick & Easy Dinner Meat Veal Winter Grill/Barbecue Gourmet Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make sauce:
- Boil stock and wine in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan until reduced by about half (to about 3/4 cup), about 3 minutes. Whisk together flour and water in a cup, then whisk into stock. Boil, stirring, 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Keep sauce warm.
- Prepare veal:
- Cut veal into 3-inch pieces, then pat dry with paper towels. Lightly oil grill pan and heat over high heat until just smoking.
- While pan is heating, sprinkle veal with salt and pepper. Grill veal in batches, without crowding, until browned, about 30 seconds on each side, transferring with tongs to a platter. Grill lemon slices, in batches if necessary, until lightly browned, about 1 minute per side, transferring to platter with veal.
- Stir parsley into warm sauce and pour over veal.
Tips:
- Use thin veal cutlets for a quick and even cook.
- To make sure the veal is tender, pound it with a meat mallet before cooking.
- Dredge the veal in flour before searing to help create a crispy crust.
- Use a nonstick skillet to prevent the veal from sticking.
- Cook the veal over medium heat until it is golden brown and cooked through.
- Make sure the sauce is simmering before adding the veal back to the pan.
- Serve the veal piccata over pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Weight Watchers veal piccata is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy veal. This dish is low in calories and fat, and it is packed with protein. The veal is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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