Veal and Lemon Saltimbocca
- 4 veal chops, pounded 1/2 to 1/4-inch thick
- 4 thin lemon slices
- 4 sage leaves, plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped
- 4 large slices prosciutto
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 can) whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Place the veal chops on a work surface and season with salt and pepper.
- Place a slice of lemon on top of each chop.
- Top with 1 leaf of sage.
- Lay a large piece of prosciutto on each chop and press to seal.
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the veal chops in the hot oil, lemon side down.
- Saute until the prosciutto starts to caramelize, about 2 minutes.
- Turn the veal over and saute for another 2 minutes.
- Remove to a platter and set aside.
- Deglaze the pan with the white wine, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
- Add the chicken broth and reduce by half.
- Add the tomatoes, cream, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until combined and hot.
- Pour the sauce over the veal and top with the remaining 1 teaspoon finely chopped sage.
- Serve immediately.
veal chops, lemon slices, sage, olive oil, white wine, chicken broth, tomatoes, cream, salt, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/veal-and-lemon-saltimbocca-recipe.html (may not work)