Veal Saltimbocca
A classic Italian dish, Veal Saltimbocca features tender veal wrapped in prosciutto and sage, pan-fried to perfection, and is both aromatic and flavorful.
Nutrition
Calories: 370cal
Carbohydrate: 2g
Protein: 45g
Fat: 18g
Cholesterol: 125mg
Sodium: 750mg
Difficulty Level: easy
15 min Prep
15 min Cook
30 min Total
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 veal cutlets, about 1/4 inch thick
- 8 fresh sage leaves
- 4 slices of prosciutto
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Place the veal cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat pounder, gently pound each cutlet to about 1/8 inch thick. This will help ensure even cooking.
- Sprinkle each cutlet with salt and black pepper, then top each with two sage leaves and wrap with a slice of prosciutto. Set aside.
- Put the flour on a plate. Lightly dredge each wrapped veal cutlet in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully add the prepared veal cutlets to the skillet.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the prosciutto is crispy and the veal is golden brown. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- Remove veal from skillet and place on a warm plate. Tent with foil to keep warm.
- Add the white wine to the skillet, scraping up any brown bits stuck to the bottom with a wooden spoon. Let it simmer and reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter until melted, creating a rich pan sauce.
- Return the veal to the skillet to warm them and coat with the sauce. Turn each cutlet to ensure it is well-coated. Serve immediately.
- Serve veal saltimbocca with the pan sauce spooned over the top and a wedge of lemon on the side. The lemon juice will add brightness to the dish. Enjoy your meal!