- Is the dish too salty?
- The capers, ham and salting together can be too much. It's worth rinsing the capers before use, and barely salting the meat.
Saltimbocca with capers
In this version the Roman classic gets a Southern, piquant twist. The vinegary-salty acidity (piquancy) of capers perfectly cuts through the richness of the butter and meat, refreshing the palate. It's as if Saltimbocca and Piccata met on the plate.
Ingredients
8
whole
Veal scallops (thin)
8
whole
Parma ham
8
whole
Fresh sage leaves
2
tbsp
Capers (drained)
3
tbsp
Plain flour
40
g
Butter
2
tbsp
Olive oil
100
ml
Dry white wine
0.5
tsp
Salt
0.5
tsp
Freshly ground black pepper
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Equipment Needed
- Frying pan
- Meat mallet
- Toothpicks
Allergen Information
Gluten
Milk
Sulphites (wine)
Instructions
1
✓
Prepare the meat: pound, salt (lightly), pepper, pin on the ham and sage. Flour the bottom.
Tip: See previous recipe for exact technique.
2
✓
Cook the meat in the butter-oil mixture on both sides, then remove.
Tip: Work quickly, don't dry out the meat.
3
✓
Pour wine into pan, scrape up browned bits. Toss in capers, and reduce sauce until thick.
Tip: Capers release their aroma into the sauce from the heat.
4
✓
Toss meat back into sauce for a minute, then serve.
Tip: This way the coating soaks up the tasty sauce.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 8 whole Veal scallops (thin)
- 8 whole Parma ham
- 8 whole Fresh sage leaves
- 2 tbsp Capers (drained)
- 3 tbsp Plain flour
- 40 g Butter
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 100 ml Dry white wine
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Freshly ground black pepper