Recipes
Quebec Milk-Fed Veal Scallops with Fennel
This recipe was prepared by Tony Spataro, chef
at the Da Toni restaurant
Yield: 4 servings
Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 5 minutes

  • As required butter
  • As required oil
  • As required flour
  • 12 Quebec Milk-Fed Veal scallops,
    60 g (2 oz) each
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 75 ml (1/3 cup) white wine
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) fennel bulb, sliced thinly, blanched
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) 35% cream
  • To taste, salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) Parmesan, freshly grated
  • 1 tomato, seeded and diced

Preparation
  • In a large skillet, heat the butter and the oil. Flour the scallops and cook them briefly on both sides without browning. Remove and keep warm.
  • Add the chopped shallot to the pan, cook just to wilt, and deglaze with the wine.
  • Add the fennel and cream and reduce to a sauce consistency.
  • Season to taste and return the milk-fed veal to the pan. Simmer gently for a few minutes.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Transfer the milk-fed veal and the sauce to a shallow, ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with the cheese and the diced tomato.
  • Place under the broiler until the cheese is bubbly and serve immediately.
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