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Veal Birdies Tidewater-Style, with Smithfield Ham, Backfin Crab and Lemon-Caper Sauce (Sara Moulton) Recipe

Veal Birdies Tidewater-Style, with Smithfield Ham, Backfin Crab and Lemon-Caper Sauce (Sara Moulton) Recipe

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Veal Birdies Tidewater-Style, with Smithfield Ham, Backfin Crab and Lemon-Caper Sauce (Sara Moulton)

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Ingredients:

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1/2 lb backfin crabmeat , picked over for shells and cartilage
2 tbsp roughly chopped fresh chervil (or substitute parsley)
8 (4-oz) slices veal leg
kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper , to taste
8 very thin slices smithfield ham (or substitute prosciutto)
4 tbsp (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
3 tbsp capers , rinsed well
1/2 lemon
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the crabmeat and chervil and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate.
Dry the veal with paper towels, then place each slice between 2 pieces of waxed paper and, using a meat mallet or other blunt instrument like a small saute pan, pound to about 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle the veal slices generously with salt and pepper, then lay 1 slice of ham on top of each slice. Top each piece of ham with 1/8 of the crabmeat mixture. Roll up each veal slice into a fat tube and secure with 1 or more toothpicks. If you have time, place the birdies in the refrigerator for 20 minutes; this will help keep them sealed as they cook.
In a large saute pan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add the veal, in batches if necessary to avoid crowding, and cook until browned on all sides, 3 to 4 min1utes per side; transfer the birdies to an ovenproof platter as they are done. When all the birdies are browned, turn off the oven and place the platter in the oven while you prepare the sauce.
Add the capers to the pan and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Drain off the darkened butter, leaving the capers in the pan. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the pan. When the butter has melted, squeeze the lemon juice over the capers. Add the parsley and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, pour the sauce over the platter of veal birds, and serve right away.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	926.11 Kcal (3877 kJ)
Calories from fat	839.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	93.28g	144%
Cholesterol	330.41mg	110%
Sodium	384.08mg	16%
Potassium	316.43mg	7%
Total Carbs	1.67g	1%
Sugars	0.26g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.63g	3%
Protein	23.18g	46%
Vitamin C	9.6mg	16%
Vitamin A	1.1mg	38%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	90.8mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	378.33 Kcal (1584 kJ)
Calories from fat	342.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.11g	144%
Cholesterol	134.98mg	110%
Sodium	156.9mg	16%
Potassium	129.27mg	7%
Total Carbs	0.68g	1%
Sugars	0.1g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.26g	3%
Protein	9.47g	46%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	38%
Iron	0.7mg	10%
Calcium	37.1mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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