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Caper Butter Veal Medallions

Caper Butter Veal Medallions

  • Serves 4
  • Prep time 15 minutes
  • Cook time 5 minutes

Nutrition facts

Per serving (3 medaillons): Calories 230, Protein 21 g, Fat 15 g, Carbohydrates 1 g, Fibre 0 g, Iron 1 mg, Calcium 21 mg, Sodium 213 mg
These quick veal medallions with caper butter are perfect for sharing dinner with friends.

Ingredients

  • filet de veau
  • Beurre
  • Câpres
  • Citron
  • Basilic frais

Preparation

  1. Trim the veal fillets by removing the silver skin. Cut the fillets into 12 medallions, 2.5 cm (1 in.) thick. Season with pepper.
  2. Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the veal medallions for 2 minutes on each side, until rare. Place the medallions on a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  3. In the same frying pan, heat the butter, capers, and lemon zest and juice over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring.
  4. Pour the caper butter mix onto the medallions. Sprinkle with basil.

Side dish idea

Cauliflower and Arugula Puree

Cut 1 cauliflower into large florets. Peel 2 large potatoes and cut them into cubes. Place the cauliflower and the potatoes in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil and then cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain. Puree with 60 ml (¼ cup) hot milk, 5 ml (1 tsp) curry and 30 ml (2 tbsp) unsalted butter. Add 250 ml (1 cup) chopped arugula and 60 ml (¼ cup) toasted pine nuts. Season with pepper and stir.



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