Description

Juicy turkey tenderloin seared in garlic butter, then roasted to golden perfection. Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

1 to 1.5 pounds turkey tenderloin

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika

salt and black pepper to taste

optional: lemon zest or juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and pat turkey dry.

2. Season tenderloin with salt, pepper, and paprika.

3. In a bowl, combine softened butter, garlic, and chopped herbs.

4. Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.

5. Sear turkey 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.

6. Brush seared tenderloin with half of the garlic butter.

7. Transfer skillet to oven and roast until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C), about 25–35 minutes depending on weight.

8. Remove from oven, brush with remaining garlic butter, and let rest 5–10 minutes.

9. Slice into medallions and spoon pan juices over the top.

10. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with desired sides.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: main course
Method: oven
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
Calories: 350
Sugar: 0
Sodium: 450
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 12
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 3
Fiber: 0
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 90

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