VEAL CHOPS WITH ASPARAGUS AND MORELS

Veal Chops with Asparagus and Morels image

Provided by Yves Camdeborde

Categories Mushroom Sauté Low Cal High Fiber Dinner Veal Asparagus Fall Spring Summer Winter Bon Appétit Dairy Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

16 thick asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 2-inch lengths
5 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
12 ounces fresh morel mushrooms, rinsed, halved lengthwise if large
4 (8- to 9-ounce) veal rib chops (each 3/4 to 1 inch thick)
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
4 shallots, peeled, halved lengthwise, plus 1/3 cup minced shallots
6 whole fresh sage leaves plus 6 fresh sage leaves, sliced
6 fresh thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

Cook asparagus in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain. Transfer asparagus to bowl of ice water. Drain well. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap asparagus in paper towels; place in resealable plastic bag and chill.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet or wide pot with lid over medium-high heat. Add morels and saut° until tender and browned, about 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer morels to bowl (do not clean skillet).
Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in same skillet over high heat. Sprinkle veal chops with flour, salt, and pepper. Add veal chops to skillet; cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Add remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil to same skillet; add shallot halves, 6 whole sage leaves, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves to skillet and saut until shallots are softened, about 6 minutes. Return veal chops to skillet; cover and roast in oven until tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer chops and shallot mixture to plate. Add remaining peanut oil to skillet; add 1/3 cup minced shallots, sliced sage leaves, and garlic and sauté 3 minutes. Add asparagus, morels, and broth; simmer until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes. Return veal chops to skillet, cover, and cook just until heated through and liquid is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Transfer veal chops, morel-asparagus mixture, and pan juices to plates. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve.
What to Drink:
A lighter-style Pinot Noir would be great with the veal chops. We like the earthy, dark berry flavors of the Domaine Jean Grivot 2004 "Les Charmois" Nuits-St.-Georges ($47).