Shellfish Free Milanesa
Crispy, golden, and deeply satisfying, this breaded beef cutlet is a classic for a reason — pounded thin, seasoned with garlic and paprika, and fried to a shattering crust that gives way to tender, juicy meat underneath. The three-step dredge in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs is the key to that coating that stays put and crisps up beautifully in the pan. Everything here is straightforward pantry and butcher-counter territory, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden seafood ingredients sneaking into your dinner. Letting the breaded cutlets rest on a wire rack before frying is a small but important step — it helps the coating bond so it doesn't slide off in the oil. A squeeze of lemon and a handful of fresh parsley at the end cut through the richness and make the whole plate feel bright and complete. This is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes far more impressive than the effort involved.
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4 servings
- 4 thin beef cutlets (top round or sirloin), about ¼ inch thick, 6–7 oz each
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 1 ½ cups plain breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup neutral oil (such as sunflower or canola), plus more as needed
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
- fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place each cutlet between two sheets of plastic wrap or in a zip-top bag and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even 1/4-inch thickness. Season both sides with the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- 2
Set up a three-station dredging line in shallow bowls: flour in the first, eggs whisked together with the milk in the second, and breadcrumbs in the third.
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