Veal Scaloppine with Spring Pea Coulis and Asparagus
Veal Scaloppine with Spring Pe It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Spring. Head to the store and pick up slender asparagus spears, veal round cutlets, low-salt chicken broth, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
Place asparagus in large bowl of ice water to cool.
Spray medium nonstick skillet with nonstick spray.
Heat skillet over medium heat.
Add shallots and sauté 1 minute.
Add peas and sauté 2 minutes.
Add broth. Bring to simmer.
Transfer mixture to blender.
Add 1 teaspoon tarragon. Purée until smooth, about 3 minutes. Season pea coulis with salt and pepper.
Pound each veal piece between sheets of plastic wrap to scant 1/4-inch thickness. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap asparagus in paper towels. Cover asparagus, pea coulis and veal separately and refrigerate.)
Spray 2 large nonstick skillets with nonstick spray.
Heat over medium-high heat.
Sprinkle veal with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add veal to skillets; sauté until brown and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
Transfer veal to platter. Tent with foil.
Divide asparagus and remaining 2 teaspoons tarragon between same 2 skillets. Sauté over medium-high heat until asparagus is heated through, about 2 minutes. Rewarm coulis in heavy small saucepan over medium-low heat.
Spoon 3 tablespoons pea coulis onto each of 6 plates.
Place veal atop coulis. Arrange asparagus alongside veal.
Per serving: calories, 210; total fat, 5 g; saturated fat, 1 g; cholesterol, 77 mg.