Savory Garlic Butter Turkey Tenderloin
Juicy and tender turkey tenderloins seared and roasted with a rich garlic-herb butter, lemon, and aromatic spices. A quick and flavorful main dish perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
2 turkey tenderloins (about 1 lb each)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 tbsp dried)
2 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped (or 1 tbsp dried)
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Pat turkey tenderloins dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter with garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear tenderloins 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour garlic butter mixture over tenderloins.
- Transfer skillet to oven and roast 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Spoon pan juices over meat and let rest 5 minutes.
- Slice and serve with extra garlic butter drizzled on top.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey reaches 74°C (165°F).
Marinate tenderloins in garlic butter overnight for deeper flavor.
Swap rosemary and thyme for sage and parsley for variation.
To make dairy-free, substitute olive oil or vegan butter.
Stuff with spinach and cheese for a richer variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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