Veal and Creamed Spinach (Courtesy Paula Deen)
- 4 -6 pieces veal scallopini
- 1 egg, beaten
- 20 butter flavored crackers, crushed (Ritz crackers recommended)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 cup white wine
- 1 large onion, chopped into chunks
- 1 -2 garlic clove, minced (optional)
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed at stems, soaked, and cleaned thoroughly
- 14 cup heavy cream (optional) or 14 cup half-and-half (optional)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped (garnish) (optional)
- 1 cup salt
- 14 cup black pepper
- 14 cup garlic powder
- PREPARE HOUSE SEASONING:.
- Mix ingredients together and keep in an airtight container.
- Can keep up to 6 months.
- PREPARE VEAL & SPINACH:.
- Between a couple sheets of waxed paper, pound veal into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Beat egg with House Seasoning and pinch of red pepper flakes, if using.
- Dip veal in egg, then dip into Ritz cracker crumbs.
- Saute the veal in heated oil for about 2 minutes on each side over medium heat.
- Pour wine into pan & deglaze; cooking for another minute or two.
- Remove veal, set aside, keeping warm.
- Add chopped onion, fresh spinach, and minced garlic to pan and saute until spinach is done, 2 to 3 minutes (DON'T OVERCOOK)
- Add cream, if using, and continue to saute for 1 more minute or until hot.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour creamed spinach onto platter & place veal on bed of spinach.
- Serve with orzo and a salad of sliced tomatoes.
- Enjoy!
veal scallopini, egg, butter, olive oil, white wine, onion, garlic, red pepper, fresh spinach, heavy cream, salt, green onions, salt, black pepper, garlic
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/veal-and-creamed-spinach-courtesy-paula-deen-208301 (may not work)