Mediterranean Pork Tenderloin with Shiitake Mushrooms and Fusilli
Indulge in the rich flavors of the Mediterranean with this dish, featuring tender pork tenderloin, earthy shiitake mushrooms, and al dente fusilli, all tied together with a zesty lemon-herb sauce. The combination of aromatic herbs, tangy feta, and succulent pork will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed Mediterranean coast. This recipe is a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication, making it ideal for a special occasion or a cozy night in.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total Time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean
- mediterranean
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- pork tenderloin
- shiitake mushrooms
- fusilli
Ingredients
- 1lbpork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch medallions
- 1cupshiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 8ozsfusilli, none
- 2tbspsolive oil, none
- 3clovesgarlic, minced
- 2sprigsfresh rosemary, chopped
- 1tbsplemon zest, grated
- 2tbspslemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1cupchicken broth, none
- 1/2cupfeta cheese, crumbled
- to tastenonesalt, none
- to tastenoneblack pepper, none
Nutrition
420
105 per serving
35g
70% DV
20g
29% DV
30g
10% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 4g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the pork tenderloin medallions with salt, black pepper, and chopped rosemary.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork tenderloin medallions for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned. Transfer the pork to a plate and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they release their moisture and start to brown.
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Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
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Add the chicken broth to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring the broth to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly reduced.
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Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and crumbled feta cheese. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
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While the sauce is cooking, cook the fusilli according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
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To serve, slice the pork tenderloin medallions and place on top of the cooked fusilli. Spoon the mushroom and lemon sauce over the pork and pasta, and garnish with additional rosemary sprigs if desired.
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