Basil Crusted Veal Chops Recipes

UMBRIAN-STYLE VEAL CHOPS

Steps:

• For the dressing: Place the basil, oil, mint, marjoram, vinegar, anchovy paste, rosemary, salt, pepper, garlic, lemon juice and onion in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until chunky. Let the mixture stand for 20 minutes.
• For the veal chops: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chops with the salt and pepper. Cook to medium rare, 10 to 12 minutes, turning the chops over halfway through the cooking time. Let the chops rest for 5 minutes.
• Spoon the dressing on top of the chops and serve.

BASIL-CRUSTED VEAL CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix basil, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, Parmesan, butter and mustard in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Pat veal chops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add veal. Cook until brown, about 1 minute per side. Remove from heat. Press basil mixture onto top of veal chops. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon remaining breadcrumbs over each. Roast in oven until cooked to desired doneness, about 15 minutes for medium-rare.

GRILLED VEAL CHOP WITH FRESH GARLIC AND BASIL

Steps:

• Put 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive on a plate; sprinkle white pepper on the extra virgin olive oil. Take the veal chop and lightly coat it on both sides with the extra virgin olive oil and white pepper mixture. Then grill or broil the veal chop to your preference. When the veal chop is cooked remove from heat. Set aside on a warm platter.
• Using a non stick pan heat the 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil add the garlic and let it brown for 3 minutes, add 8 ounces of water and 10 leaves of basil, stem and all. Add in 3 teaspoons of flour; let everything amalgamate and using a wooden spoon stir for 10 minutes to create the flavor of the sauce and thickness. After the sauce is ready remove from heat, strain and serve on top of the veal chop. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, if needed.

BASIL LEMON GRILLED VEAL CHOPS

Steps:

• Juice the lemon and grate zest.
• Process olive oil, basil, juice and zest of lemon, garlic, and mustard in a blender or food processor until basil is minced. Transfer basil mixture to a nonmetallic bowl. Add veal chops. Marinate 30 minutes at room temperature or in refrigerator at least 2 hours.
• Prepare grill. Grill over medium-hot coals about 7 minutes per side, turning once and basting with marinade. Garnish with basil sprigs and lemon wedges.

VEAL CHOPS, WITH FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• Dredge the chops lightly with flour. In a large skillet, brown chops. Remove them and set aside. Add the onion and soften with the garlic and prosciutto.
• Return the chops to the skillet, overlapping them slightly if necessary. Add the basil (reserving some to garnish) and mushrooms and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chops are cooked. They should be pink in the middle.
• Remove the chops from the pan. Add the wine, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Cook for two to three minutes. Return the chops to the pan, and heat through. Sprinkle with reserved basil and serve.

BASIL CRUSTED VEAL CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat Oven tp 450°F.
• Season chops with salt & pepper.
• Brown in a skillet.
• Combine first 5 ingredients.
• Press mixture into chops.
• Sprinkle remaining 2 Tbsp bread crumbs over chops.
• Roast in oven for 15 minute.

VEAL CHOPS WITH SAGA BLUE BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small bowl mash together the Saga Blue, the butter, the lemon juice, the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste until the mixture is smooth. Transfer the mixture to a sheet of wax paper, roll it into a log, and chill it for 15 minutes.
• In a skillet, preferably cast-iron, heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking, in it sauté the chops, patted dry and seasoned with salt and pepper, for 5 to 6 minutes on each side for barely pink meat, and top each chop with half the Saga Blue butter.