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Zesty Lime Pork Medallions with Garlic and Cilantro

Quick zesty lime pork medallions with garlic and cilantro, perfect for a healthy and flavorful dinner.

Zesty Lime Pork Medallions with Garlic and Cilantro

Try this quick and zesty lime pork medallions recipe with garlic and cilantro for a flavorful and healthy dinner in minutes.

Recipe Details

Prep time
5m
Cook time
10m
Rest time
3m
Total time
18m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 150 g pork tenderloin medallion
  • 15 ml lime juice fresh
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 5 g fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground
  • 1 pinch salt fine

Origins

USA

Instructions

  1. Pat dry the pork tenderloin medallion with paper towels.
  2. Season both sides of the pork medallion with salt and ground black pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, mix fresh lime juice and minced garlic clove.
  4. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  5. Place the pork medallion in the hot skillet and cook for 3 minutes without moving.
  6. Flip the pork medallion and cook for another 3 minutes until cooked through.
  7. For the lime juice and garlic mixture over the pork while it cooks on the second side.
  8. Remove the pork medallion from the skillet and let it rest for 3 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the pork medallion before serving.

Tips

  • Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
  • Do not overcook pork to keep it tender.
  • Let meat rest to retain juices.

Serving Suggestions

  • steamed vegetables
  • quinoa salad
  • roasted potatoes

Enjoy these zesty lime pork medallions with garlic and cilantro for a quick, fresh, and delicious meal any day of the week.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 0
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 0.5
  • Fat (g): 9
  • Carbohydrates (g): 1
  • Protein (g): 22
  • Calories: 180
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.07
  • Saturated Fat (g): 2

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