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This dish is a fresh twist on the classic veal piccata. Although it has an air of elegance, this whole dish comes together in less than 15 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest, minced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 veal cutlets (4 ounces each), pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
  • 1/4 cup shallots, minced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200°F. Place an ovenproof platter on the middle rack.
  • Mix together lemon zest and parsley in a small bowl, and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet (not nonstick) over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and the oil to pan.
  • While pan is heating, mix together flour, salt and pepper on a wide plate, and dredge veal cutlets. Swirl the butter and oil around the pan, shake off excess flour from cutlets, and sear for about 2 minutes per side. When nicely browned on both sides, transfer to the platter in the oven.
  • Add shallots to the pan, and saute for 3 minutes, until softened and brown. Pour in white wine, and cook for 1 minute, while scraping up the browned bits in the pan (the fond) with the flat edge of a stiff spatula.
  • Remove pan from heat, and swirl in remaining 1 tablespoon butter, lemon juice and capers. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
  • Serve cutlets drizzled with sauce, and sprinkled with lemon zest and parsley.
Servings: 4
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