Veal Scallops with Cranberry Citrus Compote

Elevate your dinner table with the sophisticated flavors of Veal Scallops with Cranberry Citrus Compote, a dish that blends savory and sweet in perfect harmony. Tender veal scallops, delicately dredged in a seasoned flour coating, are pan-seared to golden perfection and paired with a vibrant cranberry citrus compote. This luscious sauce, made with fresh cranberries, zesty orange juice, honey, and a hint of cinnamon, offers a tangy-sweet contrast that beautifully complements the rich veal. Enhanced with fresh thyme for an herby finish, this elegant recipe is ideal for special occasions or a memorable weeknight dinner. Ready in under 40 minutes, it’s an impressive yet approachable dish that brings seasonal ingredients to life.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces veal scallops
• 0.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cups fresh cranberries
• 0.5 cups orange juice
• 1 tablespoons orange zest
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

Directions

Step 1

Place the veal scallops between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them with a meat mallet until they are about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 2

In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Lightly dredge each veal scallop in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the veal scallops for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Set the cooked scallops aside on a plate, tented with foil to keep warm.

Step 4

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining butter and olive oil. Add the fresh cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, honey, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and thyme leaves.

Step 5

Stir the mixture and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the compote has thickened slightly.

Step 6

Return the veal scallops to the skillet and spoon the cranberry citrus compote over them. Allow to heat through for 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Plate the veal scallops and garnish with additional thyme leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(900.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1641.7

Total Fat 85.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 382mg	0%
Sodium 2611.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 123.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 78.6g
Protein 101.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 103.2mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 1699.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.0%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 29.6%