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Veal Scallopini with Lemon Butter Sauce

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 35 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Calories: 129/serving
low-carb low-sodium
Contains: gluten dairy
Veal Scallopini with Lemon Butter Sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    If veal cutlets aren't already thin, place them between plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or use a rolling pin to achieve the same thickness.

  2. 2

    Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge each veal cutlet in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess.

  3. 3

    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams.

  4. 4

    Working in batches, cook veal cutlets for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a warm plate and cover with foil.

  5. 5

    Add remaining oil and butter to the pan if needed for the second batch. Cook remaining cutlets.

  6. 6

    Once all veal is cooked, pour wine into the hot pan and scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.

  7. 7

    Add lemon juice and capers, swirling the pan to combine. Let the sauce reduce for about 1 minute.

  8. 8

    Add remaining butter and swirl until melted and sauce is glossy.

  9. 9

    Return veal to the pan briefly to coat with sauce, then transfer to serving plates.

  10. 10

    Spoon remaining sauce over the veal and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Chef's Note

"This elegant Italian classic transforms simple veal cutlets into a restaurant-worthy dish in under 30 minutes. The bright lemon-caper sauce perfectly complements the tender meat—don't skip the fresh parsley, it brings everything together beautifully. Serve it with fettuccini or spaghetti."

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