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.
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
- Place the pork chops between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each pork chop in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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