Scallopini (Noun)
Meaning
Sauteed cutlets (usually veal or poultry) that have been pounded thin and coated with flour.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The scallopini was cooked to perfection and served with a side of garlic mashed potatoes.
- Veal scallopini is a classic dish in Italian cuisine, often served with capers and lemon.
- She ordered the chicken scallopini, which was breaded and fried to a golden brown.
- The chef's special was a scallopini of turkey breast, served with a rich mushroom gravy.
- The recipe for scallopini called for the cutlets to be pounded thin and dredged in flour before sautéing.