This classic Veal Scallopini features tender, thinly sliced veal cooked quickly to retain its delicate texture. The dish is bathed in a vibrant marinade of lemon juice, garlic, and paprika, creating a bright and aromatic flavor profile that cuts through the richness of the meat. Served with sautéed onions, green peppers, and mushrooms, it offers a satisfying balance of savory and tangy notes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a light yet elegant meal, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes. It pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Veal Scallopini
Description
This classic Veal Scallopini features tender, thinly sliced veal cooked quickly to retain its delicate texture. The dish is bathed in a vibrant marinade of lemon juice, garlic, and paprika, creating a bright and aromatic flavor profile that cuts through the richness of the meat. Served with sautéed onions, green peppers, and mushrooms, it offers a satisfying balance of savory and tangy notes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a light yet elegant meal, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut the veal steak into serving-sized pieces.
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In a shallow bowl, combine the salt, paprika, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, nutmeg, and sugar. Stir well to create a marinade.
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Dip each piece of veal into the marinade, ensuring it is fully coated. Reserve the remaining marinade in the bowl.
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Dredge the marinated veal pieces lightly in flour, shaking off any excess.
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Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
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Brown the veal pieces in the skillet for about 2-3 minutes per side, just until golden. Do not overcook.
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Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
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Add the sliced onion and green pepper strips to the skillet with the veal.
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Stir the reserved marinade into the chicken bouillon until smooth.
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Pour the bouillon mixture over the veal, onions, and peppers in the skillet.
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Cover the skillet and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
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Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet.
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Stir gently and spoon the sauce over the veal and vegetables.
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Cover and continue to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
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Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 490.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 38.3g59%
- Saturated Fat 10.6g53%
- Cholesterol 93.1mg32%
- Sodium 3332.6mg139%
- Total Carbohydrate 1.5g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
- Sugars 0.3g
- Protein 33.1g67%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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