North End Veal Piccata

• veal scallops↗1 lb
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• all-purpose flour↗1⁄4 cup
• unsalted butter↗3 tablespoons
• olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• minced shallots3 tablespoons
• dry white wine↗1 1⁄2 cups
• fresh lemon juice↗2 tablespoons
• grated lemon zest1 teaspoon
• lemon slices6

  cut in half crosswise

• chopped Italian parsley2 tablespoons

  plus sprigs for garnish (flat-leaf parsley)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   If the veal is more than a 1/4-inch thick, place between sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a flat mallet or the bottom of a small, heavy pan to flatten. Dry well on paper towels. Sprinkle both sides of the veal scallops with the salt and pepper; then dredge lightly in flour, shaking off excess.

2. 2

   Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet. Saute' the veal in 2 batches over medium to medium-high heat until nicely browned on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove with tongs to a plate, leaving the drippings in the pan.

3. 3

   Add the minced shallots to the skillet and cook, for 1 minute. Add the wine and bring to a boil, scraping up the browned bits in the bottom of the pan. Cook briskly until the liquid is reduced by one-third, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon slices. Simmer for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Return the veal and any accumulated juices to the sauce. Stir in the chopped parsley, and simmer to heat through before serving the veal with the sauce, garnished with parsley sprigs.