Pork Milanese with Arugula, Fennel, and Parmesan Salad
"Milanese just means in the style of Milan and refers to meat that has been pounded or vegetables that have been thinly sliced, dredged first in egg and then in a mixture of bread crumbs and grated parmesan cheese, and fried. Although they're not traditional, we like using panko (Japanese bread crumbs), because they make a crunchier crust. Prep and Cook Time: 40 minutes. Notes: If you're buying pork chops from a butcher, you can ask for the pounding to be done for you...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup panko
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese plus 1/4 cup shavings from a block of parmesan (use a vegetable peeler)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 eggs
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4 boneless center-cut pork chops, each about 3/4 in. thick (1 1/2 lbs. total) and pounded to a thickness of 1/4 in. (see Notes)
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4 cups arugula
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1 fennel bulb, stalks trimmed and bulb thinly sliced
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3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
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