Savory Veal Saltimbocca: Quick Gourmet Delight at Home
Veal Saltimbocca is a delicious Italian dish featuring tender veal cutlets layered with prosciutto and sage, ready in just 30 minutes.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 pieces veal cutlets (Use top round for best results.)
- Kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- 6 slices prosciutto
- 6 leaves fresh sage
- 1/2 cup flour (Lightly coat the veal.)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup marsala wine (Fortified wine for deglazing.)
- 1/2 cup chicken stock (Adds moisture and flavor.)
Instructions
Instructions
- Pound Veal: Using a meat mallet, gently pound each veal cutlet between sheets of plastic wrap to about 1/8 inch thick. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Layer Ingredients: On each cutlet, layer 2-3 slices of prosciutto and 2-3 fresh sage leaves, securing with toothpicks.
- Dredge: Lightly coat the veal cutlets in flour, shaking off excess.
- Cook Veal: In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter, then sauté veal pieces until prosciutto is crispy, about 1 minute per side.
- Make Sauce: Discard excess oil, deglaze with marsala, add chicken stock, reduce, then stir in remaining butter.
- Serve: Transfer veal to a platter, drizzle with sauce, or serve on the side.