Veal Piccata

Amount

  Measure

  Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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16

  ounces

  veal cutlets

1/4

  teaspoon

  salt

1/4

  teaspoon

  pepper

1/4

  cup

  all-purpose flour

1/2

  cup

  white wine

1/2

  cup

  low sodium beef broth

2

  tablespoons

  capers -- rinsed and drained

2

  tablespoons

  olive oil

4

  tablespoons

  unsalted butter -- divided

2

  tablespoons

  fresh lemon juice

Mix flour, salt, and pepper together.

Pound veal between two pieces of plastic until 1/2 inch thick.

Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy skillet.

Dredge veal in flour and fry about 2 minutes per side until golden. Remove and cover with foil to keep warm.

Deglaze pan with wine. Add broth, juice of 1 lemon, and capers. Bring to a boil and reduce by 1/2.

Add remaining butter one tablespoon at a time and whisk until incorporated.

Drizzle sauce over veal and serve over spaghetti.


Serving Ideas: Serve over spaghetti.

Notes: Use juice of 1 lemon.

Makes 4 servings.

Per Serving: 382 Calories; 26g Fat (65.0% calories from fat); 24g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 124mg Cholesterol; 273mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 3 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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