Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Lemon Veal Scaloppine: A Taste of Sicilian Freshness
Discover Sicilian-style lemon veal scaloppine — a bright, fresh and elegant dish perfect for any occasion.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 4 veal cutlets
- ✓ 50 g butter
- ✓ Juice of 1 lemon
- ✓ Type 00 flour
- ✓ Half a glass of dry white wine
- ✓ Half a glass of beef broth
- ✓ 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- ✓ Salt
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
Lemon veal scaloppine are a beloved classic in Sicilian home cooking — a dish that celebrates freshness, simplicity and the unmistakable aroma of Sicilian lemons.
Tender slices of veal meet the bright acidity of fresh lemon juice, creating a light yet flavourful sauce that feels perfect for both elegant dinners and relaxed lunches.
Paired with roasted potatoes or a simple mixed salad, this dish brings a ray of Sicilian sunshine to your table.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Lightly pound the veal cutlets with a meat tenderiser.
- 2
Dust each cutlet evenly with flour.
- 3
Melt the butter in a pan and sear the cutlets until lightly golden.
- 4
Squeeze the lemon and pour the juice into the pan.
- 5
Add the white wine and beef broth.
- 6
Season with salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper.
- 7
Continue cooking for about 20 minutes, or until the meat is tender and the sauce reduced.
- 8
Transfer the scaloppine to a serving plate.
- 9
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and garnish with lemon slices.
- 10
Serve the lemon scaloppine hot.
💡 Tips and Variations
Add capers or black olives for extra depth.
For a milder flavour, replace beef broth with vegetable stock.
📦 Storage
- • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2–3 days.
- • Can be frozen for 2–3 months.
- • Defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating.
🍷 Pairing
Pair with a glass of Sicilian Grillo, whose freshness enhances the lemon notes.
Thank you for exploring Sicilian cooking with me. I hope you enjoy preparing these lemon veal scaloppine and sharing them with friends and family.
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