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Veal medallions are sauteed and topped with a flamed Marsala sauce. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any romantic dinner.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 12 veal scallops, pounded out thin
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 ounce butter cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 medium lemon, squeezed for juice
  • 1/3 cup dry Marsala
  • 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped

Preparation:

In the kitchen place veal medallions between two sheets of heavy plastic wrap and flatten to 1/4-inch thickness. Coat veal lightly with Parmesan cheese, remove veal and place on a plate.

Light the burner and adjust the control to moderate heat. Place the flambe pan on the burner and add butter. When butter melts, saute veal medallions and brown lightly on both sides. Squeeze the lemon juice through a clean white napkin, over the veal. Add Marsala, ignite and cook for 1 minute, turning veal several times, mixing the sauce thoroughly. Arrange 4 veal medallions on each plate. Cover with sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

Prearrange your favorite starch and vegetables on dinner table family style before putting on a show.

Yield: 2 servings

Recipe Source: The Art of Romance Cooking by Lonnie T. Lynch (Lynch)
Reprinted with permission.

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