Veal Picatta

Directions

1. 1
   Squeeze the juice from the lemon and set the juice aside.
2. 2
   To flatten the cutlets: Stretch a piece of plastic wrap across your work surface, place the veal cutlets on it, and lay another piece of plastic wrap on top. Then, using a meat mallet, rolling pin or similar object, flatten the cutlets between the layers of plastic wrap until they are about 1/4 inch thick.
3. 3
   Combine the flour, salt and pepper on a plate or in a shallow baking dish.
4. 4
   Heat a heavy-bottomed saute pan over medium-high heat for a minute, then add the olive oil and heat for another 30 seconds or so. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and saute until the onion is slightly translucent, about 3 minutes. Remove the onion and garlic from the pan and set them aside.
5. 5
   Add the butter to the pan and let it heat until it turns foamy.
6. 6
   Now dredge both sides of the veal cutlets in the flour mixture, shake off any excess flour and add them, one at a time, to the hot pan. Work in batches if necessary, rather than overcrowding the pan. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until the cutlets are nicely browned. Remove them from the pan and set aside on a plate, covered with foil, while you make the sauce.
7. 7
   Add the stock, sherry, lemon juice and capers to the pan and scrape off any flavorful bits from the bottom of the pan. Then return the onion-garlic mixture to the pan and heat it through, adding a bit more oil or butter if necessary.
8. 8
   Return the veal to the pan, bring the liquid to a boil, then lower it to a simmer and cook for about 3 minutes or until the mixture has reduced by about one-third. Add the chopped parsley just at the end of the cooking.
9. 9
   With a pair of tongs, remove the veal cutlets and plate them, two cutlets per person. Adjust the seasoning on the sauce with Kosher salt and lemon juice. Sauce generously and serve immediately.