
Herb Crust Veal Escalope
30
Easy
4
Ingredients
4 veal steaks
1 tbsp pesto
Zest 1 unwaxed lemon
50g grated parmesan
50g pine nut
2 rosemary sprigs, leaves picked
2 tbsp ground almonds
2 eggs, beaten
Olive oil, for shallow-frying
4 lemon wedges, to serve
Method
Trim the fat from the steaks, then place, one at a time, between 2 pieces of baking parchment and bash with a rolling pin or meat mallet until about 5mm thick. Set aside.
Put the pesto, almonds, lemon zest, Parmesan, pine nuts and rosemary leaves in the bowl of a food processor and blitz to a fine crumb. Transfer to a shallow bowl.
Spread the mixture onto a plate and put the egg in a shallow bowl. Season the veal, then dip in mixture then into the egg, coating evenly.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the veal for 2-3 mins each side until golden and crunchy. Serve immediately with lemon wedges grilled tomatoes and rukola.