veal oscar

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

From Cooking Light, this dish is delish and makes a great presentation.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For veal oscar

  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 12 slice
    veal scallopini
  • 3 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, divided
  • cooking spray
  • 1/2 lb
    lump crabmeat, drained
  • 1
    lemon, halved and seeded
  • 1 lb
    asparagus, steamed
  • fresh tarragon sprigs, optional, for garnish
  • BERNAISE SAUCE:
  • 1/2 c
    shallots, thinly sliced
  • 3 Tbsp
    dry white wine
  • 3 Tbsp
    white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    dried tarragon
  • 1 dash
    salt
  • 1 dash
    pepper
  • 2/3 c
    sour cream

How To Make veal oscar

  • 1
    Sprinkle salt and pepper over veal.
  • 2
    Combine veal and flour in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal bag, and shake to coat veal with flour.
  • 3
    Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • 4
    Add half of veal, and cook for 1 minute on each side or until browned.
  • 5
    Remove veal from skillet; set aside, and keep warm.
  • 6
    Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and veal.
  • 7
    Wipe drippings from skillet.
  • 8
    Coat skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium heat.
  • 9
    Add the crabmeat, and saute for 1 minute or until warm.
  • 10
    Squeeze the lemon halves over crabmeat, and stir well; remove from heat, and set aside.
  • 11
    Place 3 veal slices and 1/4 of the steamed asparagus on each of 4 serving plates.
  • 12
    Spoon the crabmeat evenly over veal, and top each serving with 3 tablespoons Bearnaise Sauce.
  • 13
    Garnish with fresh tarragon sprigs, if desired.
  • 14
    BEARNAISE SAUCE: Combine the first 6 ingredients in a small heavy saucepan; bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute.
  • 15
    Strain mixture, reserving liquid; discard solids.
  • 16
    Return liquid to saucepan; stir in sour cream.
  • 17
    Place over low heat, and cook 1 minute or until warm, stirring frequently.

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