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Veal Piccata

A classic Italian dish featuring tender veal cutlets in a buttery lemon-caper sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound veal cutlets pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1/4 cup capers drained
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. Pound the veal cutlets to about 1/4 inch thickness using a meat mallet.
  2. Season the flour with salt and pepper, then dredge each cutlet in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the dredged cutlets to the skillet in a single layer and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Transfer the cooked cutlets to a serving platter and cover loosely with foil.
  6. In the same skillet, add the white wine (or chicken broth) and scrape up any browned bits.
  7. Stir in the lemon juice and capers, cooking for another 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
  8. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.

Notes

Serve with garlic mashed potatoes or a simple arugula salad.