Scaloppine with Morels in Cream

Prepared by: Ruth & Brian Dinner Date:  11/06/04

Ingredients:

 
bullet7 Tbs Butter
bullet6 5 Oz Veal Scaloppines
bullet3/4 Lbs fresh Morels or other Mushrooms
bullet5 Oz Prosciutto
bullet3 Shallots
bullet1 Cup white wine
bullet1 Cup Creme Fraiche
bullet1 Cup Grated Gruyere Cheese

Prepares 6 servings

Preparation time: 25minutes

Cook time: 45 Minutes

Directions:

 

bulletHeat 3 Tbs of butter in a frying pan, add the slices of veal and cook until golden brown on both sides.  Season with salt and pepper and arrange in an ovenproof dish.  Set Aside.
bulletTrim the morels and chop them if they are large.
bulletCut the prosciutto into this strips.
bulletPeel and chop the shallots.
bulletHeat the rest of the butter, (4 Tbs), in the frying pan, add the mushrooms and shallots, cook until softened and the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated.
bulletAdd the ham and wine and stir well.
bulletAdd the creme fraiche, and salt and pepper, reducing the heat over a very gentle heat for about 10 minutes.
bulletCover the veal with the grated cheese, then pour the sauce over the cheese and veal.  Bake for 15 minutes.

Note:  If fresh morels are not available, you may use dried morels (4 Oz).  Rinse well, then soak in warm water, covered, for about 30 minutes.  Proceed as above.

    

  Reference:  La Cuisine

 

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