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Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Mango-Lime Salsa

 

 

This special salsa jazzes up pork...
 

1 lb 

 

pork tenderloin

 

¾ tsp 

 

salt (or to taste)

 

½ tsp 

 

freshly ground black pepper

 

2 tsp 

 

extra virgin olive oil, divided

 

1 medium 

 

ripe mango, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes

 

1 heaping Tbs 

 

chopped fresh cilantro

 

3 whole 

 

scallions, chopped (white and green parts separated)

 

¼ tsp 

 

freshly grated lime zest

 

2 tsp 

 

fresh lime juice

 

1/8 to ¼ tsp 

 

red pepper flakes (or to taste)

 

¼ cup 

 

orange juice

 

 

1

Slice pork crosswise into ¾-inch-thick medallions, leaving narrow "tail" portion 1-inch-thick. Press each medallion with heel of your hand to flatten slightly. Season both sides with salt and pepper, and rub surface with about 1 teaspoon of the olive oil so all surfaces are lightly coated. Set aside.

2

In a medium bowl, combine mango, cilantro, green parts of scallion (reserve white parts), lime zest, lime juice and red pepper. Add remaining 1 tsp. olive oil, and salt to taste.

3

Heat medium skillet (preferably cast iron or non-stick) over medium-high heat. When hot, sauté pork medallions in a single layer (do this in batches if necessary), until browned and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. (You may cut one medallion to check for doneness; there should be a trace of pink.) Transfer pork to a plate to rest.

4

Return skillet to medium heat, add reserved scallion white, and sauté for 1 minute. Add orange juice, scrape bottom of skillet with a wooden spoon, and bring to a boil. Boil until slightly syrupy, another minute. Return pork to skillet, turning to reheat and coat with glaze. Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining glaze over the top and putting the salsa on the side.

 

Servings: 3

 

 Nutrition Facts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount Per Serving

 

 

 

Calories

 

269.15

 

Calories From Fat (29%)

 

77.32

 

 

 

% Daily Value

Total Fat 8.43g

 

13%

 

Saturated Fat 2.25g

 

11%

 

Cholesterol 98.28mg

 

33%

 

Sodium 662.14mg

 

28%

 

Potassium 760.75mg

 

22%

 

Carbohydrates 15.59g

 

5%

 

Dietary Fiber 1.84g

 

7%

 

Sugar 12.36g

 

 

 

Sugar Alcohols 0.00g

 

 

 

Net Carbohydrates 13.75g

 

 

 

Protein 32.60g

 

65%

 


WW Points 6
 

 

 

 

 

Recipe Source

Real Food

 

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