Veal Francaise Recipe

Wow your dinner guests with this elegant yet surprisingly quick Veal Francaise! This classic recipe is simple to make, delivering tender, buttery veal cutlets in a luscious lemon-wine sauce. Perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight treat, this dish is sure to become a new favorite. Serve alongside a fresh salad, asparagus, and baked sweet potatoes for a complete and unforgettable meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 825.4 kcal
Protein 101g
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Ingredients for Veal Francaise

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How to Make Veal Francaise

  1. Season 1/2 cup all-purpose flour with 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Season 4 veal cutlets (about 1 pound) with 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  4. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and sauté until translucent, about 1 minute.
  5. Coat veal cutlets in seasoned flour, then dip into 2 large eggs lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water.
  6. Cook veal cutlets in hot olive oil for about 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Remove veal cutlets from pan and keep warm.
  8. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in the same frying pan. Add 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 1/2 cup dry Chardonnay. Stir to scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
  9. Simmer sauce until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  10. Pour sauce over veal cutlets and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

118g

Carbs

9g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Veal Francaise?

Veal Francaise takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Veal Francaise?

Veal Francaise has approximately 825.4 calories per serving, with about 101 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 84 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Veal Francaise?

The key ingredients for Veal Francaise are Veal Cutlets, Garlic Cloves, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemons, Juice Of, Chardonnay Wine, Unsalted Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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