Easy Pork Tenderloin Medallions
This recipe is one of those I love cooking when I’m short on time. Easy to make Pork Tenderloin Medallions are so delicious quick dinner. The medallions are pan-fried and finished to perfection in the oven turn out really tender with the light flavor of rosemary and lemon.
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
- 2 pork tenderloins
- 1 tbsp. olive oil for browning the meat
- ½ tsp. dry rosemary you can also use fresh rosemary
- 1 small lemon sliced
- salt pepper, to taste
Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
Wash the tenderloins with cold running water. Pat them dry on paper towels.
Cut the tenderloins into 2-inch-thick pieces. Season with salt and pepper on all sides.
Heat the oil in a large skillet (cast iron or stainless steel skillet will worover medium-high heat.
Add the pork medallions and cook, turning once, until browned, about 2 min. on each side.
Transfer the pork to a medium baking dish. Sprinkle with rosemary and garnish with the lemon slices.
Bake for about 10 minutes or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 150°F.
Serve warm and enjoy!
How Many Calories in Pork Tenderloin Medallions:
| Calories (per 100 g): 188 cal |
Calories (per 1 serve: 120g): 225 cal |
| Fat: 6.4 g |
Fat: 7.7 g |
| Carbohydrates: 0.0 g |
Carbohydrates: 0.0 g |
| Protein: 30.3 g |
Protein: 36.4 g |