Grilled Veal Chops with Garlic Butter

 

Hi friends! Today, I want to share a quick and flavorful dish: Grilled Veal Chops with Garlic Butter. This recipe is perfect for a special dinner or when you want something easy but impressive. Let’s get started!

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 4 veal chops (about 2 cm thick)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or thyme (optional)

For the Garlic Butter:

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps to Make Grilled Veal Chops with Garlic Butter

1. Prepare the veal chops:

• Pat the veal chops dry with a paper towel.
• Rub olive oil over both sides of the chops.
• Season with salt, pepper, and rosemary or thyme (if using).
• Let the chops sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature to absorb the flavours.

2. Make the garlic butter:

• In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and lemon juice.
  
• Stir until everything is well combined. Set aside.

3. Preheat the grill:

• Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. If using a grill pan, lightly oil it to prevent sticking.

4. Grill the veal chops:

• Place the veal chops on the grill.
• Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness. (Cook longer if you prefer well-done.)
• Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature:
  1. 60°C (140°F) for medium
  2. 70°C (160°F) for well-done

5. Add the garlic butter:

• While the chops are still hot, spread a dollop of garlic butter on top of each chop.
• Let the butter melt over the veal for extra flavour.

6. Rest and serve:

• Allow the veal chops to rest for 5 minutes before serving. This keeps them juicy.
• Serve with a side of roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.

Tips for Success

• If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the veal chops in a skillet on the stovetop or bake them in the oven at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes.
  
  
• For extra flavour, marinate the veal chops in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for 1 hour before grilling.

This Grilled Veal Chops with Garlic Butter recipe is simple, elegant, and full of flavour. I hope you give it a try and enjoy every bite! Let me know in the comments how it turned out for you. 

 Happy grilling!