Veal Scaloppine - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3/4 c. stone ground cornmeal
    1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
    4 veal scaloppine (about 1/2 lb.), pounded thin
    1/2 c. low-fat buttermilk
    2 Tbsp. olive oil
    1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. margarine
    1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
    2 Tbsp. chopped Italian parsley or cilantro
    4 thin lemon slices
    1/2 c. seeded and diced ripe tomatoes
Preparation
    Mix cornmeal with pepper in a bowl.
    Dip veal in buttermilk and dust lightly with cornmeal mixture on both sides.
    Shake off excess.
    Melt oil and 1 tablespoon margarine in a nonstick skillet over low heat.
    Raise heat to medium and saute veal in 2 batches for about 2 minutes on each side, or until lightly golden.
    Do not overcook.
    (Add a bit more oil, if necessary for the second batch.) Remove veal to a hot serving platter.
    Pour off any fat or particles in skillet.
    Melt remaining teaspoon of margarine.
    Add lemon juice, 1 tablespoon parsley and lemon slices.
    Cook over medium heat in a skillet for a minute, swirling skillet once or twice.

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