Veal and Scallops Surf'n Turf with Lemon Sauce

Ingredients

  • 4 Quebec Veal tenderloin medallions of 80 g (2 3/4 oz) each and approximately 2.5 cm (1 po) thick
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 medium scallops (size 20/30)
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) butter

Lemon sauce

  • 45 ml (3 tbsp) cold butter, diced
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) French shallots, chopped
  • 10 ml (2 tsp) garlic, chopped
  • 80 ml (1/3 cup) white wine or chicken both
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh lemon juice
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) 15% whipping cream

Preparation

  1. In a saucepan, melt 15 ml of butter for the sauce on medium. Cook the French shallots and garlic for 1 minute.
  2. Add the white wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, and then simmer until the liquid is reduced by half.
  3. Add the cream and bring to a boil.
  4. Gradually, add the remaining cold butter and whisk until melted. Salt and pepper. Keep warm without boiling.
  5. Salt and pepper the veal medallions and the scallops.
  6. In a large frying pan, melt 15 ml of butter on medium. Cook the medallions for 2 to 3 minutes on each side for a slightly pink meat. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  7. In the same frying pan, melt the remaining butter on medium. Cook the scallops for 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
  8. Divide the medallions on the plates. Garnish with lemon sauce and scallops.

 

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