Pan Fried Veal with Spinach, Blueberries and Hazelnuts
Serves 4
1 1/2 pounds veal scallopini
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup chicken broth
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons whole hazelnuts
2 tablespoons Panko bread crumbs
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
2 tablespoons fresh blueberries
1 pound steamed fresh spinach
Directions
Toast hazelnuts and breadcrumbs on a baking sheet in a 400F oven for 2-3 minutes. Take toasted nuts and bread crumbs along with garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and red chili flakes and process into coarse crumbs. Place in a bowl and add 2 tablespoons olive oil, mix and place to the side. Flatten each scallopini between plastic wrap with a rolling pin until even. Coat veal with oil and season with salt and pepper. Heat a medium frying pan and saute veal 2 minutes per side until browned. Place on a platter and cover with foil. In the same frying pan add the stock , balsamic vinegar and bring to boil and reduce for 2 minutes. Whisk butter in pieces into the sauce. Remove from heat and add blueberries. Divide spinach between four plates with veal on top. Spoon sauce on top of veal. Sprinkle top of veal with the hazelnut mixture and serve immediately,