Quick Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Butter
85% authentic · American
A fast and flavorful weeknight meal, this pork tenderloin is seared to a beautiful crust and finished with a simple, rich garlic butter sauce.
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Ingredients
- Pork Tenderloin1.5 lbs
- Butter4 tbsp
- Garlic3 cloves, minced
- Fresh Parsley2 tbsp, chopped
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper0.5 tsp
Steps
- 1
Cut the pork tenderloin into 1-inch thick medallions.
- 2
Season the medallions generously with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the pork medallions for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F/63°C). Remove pork from skillet and set aside.
- 5
Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 3 tbsp of butter to the skillet.
- 6
Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 7
Stir in the chopped parsley. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the pork tenderloin.
- 8
Serve immediately.
