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Calf's Sweetbreads with Poppy Seeds and Shallots

This is the Calf's Sweetbreads with Poppy Seeds and Shallots recipe.

  • Prep: 20 min
  • Cooking: 30 min
Yields 6 - 8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lb (1.25 Kg) fresh calf's sweetbreads
  • 5 oz (150 g) butter
  • 2/3 cup (160 mL) shalots
  • 1 cup (250 mL) sliced white mushrooms
  • 1 cup (250 mL) white wine
  • (30 mL) poppy seeds
  • 1 1/2 cup (375 mL) 35 % cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
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Preparation

Remove sweetbreads covering and connective tissues. Soak sweetbreads in cold water for 2 to 3 hours. Drain, rinse well and pat dry. In large skillet, sauté green onion and mushrooms in half the butter for 4 minutes while stirring. Add sweetbreads and remaining butter. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes, partly covered, turning a few times until brown on each side. Season with salt and pepper.

Stir in wine and simmer until reduced to half. Stir in 2/3 of poppy seeds and cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer over low heat for 7 minutes, stirring gently. Remove sweetbreads from skillet and slice crosswise. Arrange sweetbreads in serving plates over generous amount of sauce. Garnish with poppy seeds and serve with fresh asparagus.

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Nutritional information

Per serving
Energy: 548 Calories
Protein: 31 g
Carbohydrate: 19 g
Fat: 39 g
(% DV*)
Calcium: 3 % / 38 mg