Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons capers, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves
  • 4 (3-ounce) veal scallopini
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 (200-gram) can oil packed tuna, drained of oil
  • 2 teaspoon capers
  • 1 tablespoon caper brine
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped parsley leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Gray salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Special equipment: 8 (6-inch) wooden skewers
  • In a small saute pan heat 1/4 cup olive oil over medium heat, add the garlic and fry until golden brown, add the chopped capers, and the parsley to the pan, mix well and remove to a small bowl to cool.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup olive oil.
  • Lay out the veal pieces and cut in half lengthwise to achieve 8 strips.
  • Lay veal strips down flat in a non-reactive baking dish and spoon the cooled caper garlic mix over the top.
  • Let marinate for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • In a blender combine all ingredients and blend on high speed until smooth and well emulsified, check for seasoning and transfer to a small serving bowl.
  • Roll the marinated veal from end to end and skewer each roll on the end of the wooden skewers.
  • Heat a grill pan over high heat, and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, heat until hot but not smoking.
  • Add the veal skewers to the pan and cook on high for about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Remove to a serving dish.
  • Lower the heat on the grill pan to medium and add the red wine, reduce by half and spoon over the cooked veal skewers.
  • Serve alongside the tonatto sauce to dip veal skewers.