Veal & Scallops with Lemon Sauce
                            Servings:
4
                    
                    
                    
                        4
                            Prep Time:
20 mins.
                    
                    
                        20 mins.
                            Cook Time:
7 mins.
                    
                7 mins.
Ingredients
- 4 veal tenderloin medallions, about 2 3/4 oz. each and 1” thick
 - Salt and pepper to taste
 - 12 medium scallops (size 20/30)
 - 2 tablespoons butter
 
- 3 tablespoons cold butter, diced
 - 1/4 cup shallots, chopped
 - 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
 - 1/3 cup white wine
 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
 - 1/2 cup 15% whipping cream
 
Preparation
- In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter for the sauce on medium. Cook the shallots and garlic for 1 minute.
 - Add the white wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, and then simmer until the liquid is reduced by half.
 - Add the cream and bring to a boil.
 - Gradually, add 2 tablespoons cold butter and whisk until melted. Add salt and pepper. Keep warm without boiling.
 - Salt and pepper the veal medallions and the scallops.
 - In a large frying pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter on medium. Cook the medallions for 2 to 3 minutes on each side for slightly pink meat. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
 - In the same frying pan, melt 1 tablespoon butter on medium. Cook the scallops for 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
 - Divide the medallions on the plates. Garnish with lemon sauce and scallops.
 
Source: veauduquebec.com