Schnitzel Mit Zitronenbutter (german Schnitzel With Lemon Butter Sauce)

Schnitzel mit Zitronenbutter, or German Schnitzel with Lemon Butter Sauce, is a classic dish from Western European cuisine. This recipe features a crispy breaded schnitzel served with a tangy and flavorful lemon butter sauce.

Schnitzel Mit Zitronenbutter (german Schnitzel With Lemon Butter Sauce)

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the pork chops between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to 1/4-inch thickness.
  2. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
  3. Dredge each pork chop in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add the breaded pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. While the pork chops are cooking, prepare the lemon butter sauce by melting butter in a small saucepan and stirring in the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Once the pork chops are cooked, serve them with the lemon butter sauce drizzled on top. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
30g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
25g

Supplies

Large skillet Small saucepan

Tools

Meat mallet Plastic wrap

Serving suggestions

Schnitzel mit Zitronenbutter is traditionally served with a side of potato salad or mashed potatoes and a crisp green salad.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of lemon zest to the bread crumbs for the schnitzel coating.

Cost

$15