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    Home » Main Dishes » Lemon Veal Scaloppini with Mushrooms

    Lemon Veal Scaloppini with Mushrooms

    February 28, 2015 , Updated June 13, 2020 Maria 14 Comments

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    At the end of the day, one doesn’t always have the energy to muster up a gourmet meal. I would like to share with you one of my favorite meals to prepare in less than 20 minutes – Lemon Veal Scaloppini with Mushrooms.

    Lemon Veal Scaloppini with Mushrooms

     

    Lemon Veal Scaloppini with Mushrooms

    This recipe also works extremely well with either thin slices of chicken or turkey, if veal is a little expensive for you.

    The use of Italian flat-leaf parsley is a must in this recipe. It provides a robust flavor that is lacking in its curly counterpart (i.e. curly leaf parsley). Fortunately, even in the middle of winter – which seems never-ending this year – the flat-leaf parsley can easily be found in your grocery store. Always remember to properly rinse and then give it a whirl in your salad spinner. This will prevent the leaves from turning dark when they get chopped up.

    Lemon Veal Scaloppini with Mushrooms

    As I have previously mentioned, I absolutely love the freshness of lemons in either sweet or savory recipes. (If you are a lemon lover, you have to try the recipe for Extra Moist Lemony Lemon Loaf). You will notice there is lemon juice in this veal recipe. I usually squirt another tablespoon (or more) worth of lemon juice on top of the veal, at the table. Lemon juice, as you probably know, is really a great source of  Vitamin C, so make sure you squirt!

    Lemon Veal Scaloppini with Mushrooms

    Recipe origins

    My Mom would often make her own variation of veal scaloppini.

    In case you’re wondering, the definition of scaloppini is a thin cut of meat (in Italian it’s spelled scaloppine).

    You should always pound your meat with a mallet in order to get it as thin as possible. If you don’t have a mallet, you can always use the bottom of a frying pan to whack your meat. 

    I’ve taken the liberty of adding mushrooms to the recipe, just because we all love mushrooms in my family.

    Serve your lemon veal scaloppini with mushrooms alongside some steamed broccoli and egg noodles. A gourmet-style meal ready in less than 20 minutes, What can be simpler?

    Lemon Veal Scaloppini with Mushrooms

    Lemon Veal Scaloppini with Mushrooms

    Less than 20 minutes are required to prepare this gourmet meal- Lemon Veal Scaloppini with Mushrooms.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 307kcal
    Author: Maria Vannelli RD
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    Ingredients

    • 1 pound veal slices
    • 1/4 cup flour all-purpose
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1-2 tablespoons butter
    • 1/3 cup white wine
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
    • 2 cups mushrooms quartered (about 6 ounces)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons parsley

    Instructions

    • Pound veal slices to approximately 1/8 of an inch.
    • Combine flour, salt and pepper in a large plate.
    • Coat veal slices with the flour mixture on both sides and shake off excess.
    • Over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 of butter.
    • Cook veal (in batches) very quickly in hot pan for approximately 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Transfer to warming dish and transfer to a warm oven.
    • Once all the veal has been cooked, add the wine, scrape bottom of pan and simmer until slightly reduced and thickened.
    • Add lemon juice and continue to reduce and thicken. Remove from pan and set aside. (This should take just a few minutes).
    • In the same pan, drizzle about 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté quartered mushrooms until golden.
    • Add reserved wine/lemon sauce and parsley to mushrooms and heat through.
    • Pour over veal.
    • If desired, garnish with more parsley before serving.
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    Notes

    Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 535mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 5.1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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    About Maria

    Maria Vannelli is a registered dietitian who lives in a suburb just outside Montreal, Canada. She's the founder of the food blog She Loves Biscotti. Maria hopes to inspire you and bring you and your loved ones closer together at meal times enabling you to create some memorable moments.

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    Comments

    1. Frank Prendiville

      April 06, 2022 at 11:58 am

      I never made this and it turned out exceptional, can’t miss recipe

      Reply
      • Maria

        April 06, 2022 at 8:25 pm

        I am so thrilled to read this Frank! Thanks so much for sharing.

        Reply
    2. Olivia Bradley

      September 07, 2020 at 7:27 am

      5 stars
      That was so delicious. I added garlic and cream. Thanks

      Reply
      • Maria

        September 07, 2020 at 9:38 am

        Oh, that sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing Olivia.

        Reply
    3. Harvey

      August 27, 2020 at 10:54 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent and quick!

      Reply
      • Maria

        August 28, 2020 at 10:26 am

        Thanks so much Harvey!

        Reply
    4. Jo

      June 25, 2019 at 6:00 pm

      5 stars
      This was very easy to make and sooooo delicious! Thanks for the recipe, I can’t wait to make it again 🙂

      Reply
      • Maria

        June 25, 2019 at 6:48 pm

        How wonderful Jo! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, appreciate it!

        Reply
    5. Lexi

      April 05, 2019 at 7:42 am

      5 stars
      Tried this yummy looking recipe tonight and it was amazing! Did use apple juice and vinegar instead of the wine as we’re a family with a toddler – and he loved it too! Thanks for this great recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Maria

        April 05, 2019 at 7:49 am

        I am absolutely thrilled to hear this Lexi! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, appreciate it ♥

        Reply
    6. Ur pal val

      February 16, 2018 at 7:51 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this lemon veal scaloppini the other night and it really was such an easy recipe! Thanks for sharing, everyone loved it 🙂

      Reply
      • Maria

        February 17, 2018 at 5:09 pm

        Fantastic! This scaloppini recipe is a family favorite… the leftovers (when there are any) make for some fantastic sandwiches. Thanks for taking the time to comment 🙂

        Reply
      • Dianne

        July 27, 2020 at 1:51 am

        Can left overs of this recipe be reheated for a second meal? It sounds delicious.

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        • Maria

          July 27, 2020 at 9:57 pm

          Thanks for your interest Dianne. Yes, these make great leftovers.

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