Lemon-Parmesan Pork Medallions

Strawberry-Arugula Salad
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
  • 3 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ lb pork tenderloin
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp basil paste

Instructions

  1. Place panko and cheese in a shallow bowl. Place mayonnaise in a second bowl.
  2. Cut pork into 1½-inch-thick medallions; use a meat mallet to pound pieces to ½-inch thickness.
  3. Dip pork in mayonnaise; dredge in panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook pork in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and done. Remove from skillet.
  5. Add lemon juice, butter, and basil paste to skillet, stirring until butter is melted. Serve sauce over pork.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (5-oz) pkg arugula
  • ½ quart strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • ¼ cup sliced red onion
  • ¼ cup honey roasted sliced almonds (such as Orchard Valley Harvest)
  • 5 Tbsp refrigerated balsamic vinaigrette

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Combine arugula, strawberries, onion, and nuts in a bowl; add vinaigrette, and toss.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
441
141
582
Fat (g) 30 8 38
Sat. Fat (g) 8 1 9
Protein (g) 28 3 31
Carb (g) 10 15 25
Fiber (g) 0 4 4
Sodium (mg) 667 232 899

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