Seared Pork Tenderloin with Pistachio Gremolata

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Ingredients

  • 2 (1-lb) pork tenderloin, trimmed
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt, divided
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • ½ cup salted, roasted pistachios
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 Tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Rub pork with ½ tsp each salt and pepper. Cook in 2 Tbsp hot oil in a large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until browned on all sides.
  2. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion reads 145°F; let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
  3. Meanwhile, process nuts, parsley, 2 Tbsp oil, lemon zest, garlic, and ¼ tsp salt in a food processor until finely chopped. Serve gremolata with pork.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1½ lb small red potatoes, halved
  • ½ cup 2% reduced-fat milk
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • ½ tsp garlic salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Bring potatoes and water to cover to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cook 12 to 14 minutes or until tender; drain. Add milk, butter, garlic salt, and pepper.
  2. Mash with a potato masher to desired smoothness. Stir in onions.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
318
125
443
Fat (g) 18 4 22
Sat. Fat (g) 3 3 6
Protein (g) 35 3 38
Carb (g) 4 19 23
Fiber (g) 2 2 4
Sodium (mg) 349 225 574

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