*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

              VEAL SCALLOPS WITH APRICOT-CITRUS COMPOTE *

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Veal                             Fruits

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1/2   c            Dried apricots
  4       tb           Water -- boiling
  4       tb           Orange juice
  2       tb           Bourbon
  1 1/2   ts           Orange peel -- minced
    1/4   ts           Ground ginger
  2       tb           Unsalted butter
 12       oz           Veal scallops -- thin
  1                    Green onion -- minced
                       Salt & pepper to taste

 Combine apricots and boiling water in small bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Add
 orange juice, bourbon, orange peel and ginger; stir to blend. (Can be made
 3 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.) Melt butter in heavy
 skillet over medium-high heat. Season veal with salt and pepper. Add veal
 to skillet and saute until brown and just cooked through, about 2 minutes
 per side. Using tongs, transfer veal to plates. Add apricot mixture to
 skillet and cook until mixture thickens, scraping up any browned bits,
 about 1 minute. Mix in green onion. Seasone compote with salt and pepper.
 Spoon over veal and serve.

 NOTE: Dried cranberries can be used in place of dried apricots.



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