Recipe: Lemon-Glazed Pork Medallions
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 2
Description:
Quick and easy, these succulent pork medallions are sautéed to perfection and elevated with a zesty sprinkle of fresh lemon juice. A delightful dish for any occasion!
Ingredients:
- 2 pork tenderloin medallions
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
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Prepare the Pork Medallions:
- Place each pork medallion between two sheets of plastic wrap.
- Using the flat side of a cleaver, gently pound the medallions until they are thin.
- Season both sides of the medallions with flour, salt, and pepper.
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Sauté the Pork Medallions:
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Once the butter is melted and sizzling, add the prepared pork medallions to the skillet.
- Sauté the medallions until they are lightly browned on both sides and cooked through, which usually takes about 5 to 10 minutes per side.
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Plate and Serve:
- Once cooked, transfer the pork medallions to serving plates.
- Sprinkle freshly squeezed lemon juice over the medallions.
- Garnish with chopped parsley for a burst of freshness and color.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 81.5
- Total Fat: 5.8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7g
- Cholesterol: 15.3mg
- Sodium: 42.2mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 6.6g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Protein: 0.9g
Recipe Notes:
- These pork medallions pair wonderfully with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
- For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a sprinkle of garlic powder or dried herbs to the flour mixture before coating the pork medallions.
- This recipe is perfect for beginner cooks and can be easily customized to suit your culinary skills and preferences. Enjoy!
