Almond Encrusted Turkey Tenderloin With Herb Pesto Recipes

HERB CRUSTED TURKEY TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a shallow baking pan with cooking spray.
• Season the turkey with salt and pepper all over.
• Brush the honey mustard over the turkey, then coat with the zest, rosemary and oregano. (I combine the zest and spices first.).
• Bake in oven until thermometer reads 160 or about 35-40 minutes.
• Let rest about 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy :).

SAGE PESTO CRUSTED TURKEY TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Coat a shallow roasting pan with cooking spray.
• In a blender, combine sage, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Puree until smooth.
• Season turkey all over with salt and black pepper and transfer to prepared pan. Spread pesto all over top of turkey. Arrange potatoes around turkey in pan, spray with cooking spray and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Roast for 30 minutes, until potatoes are golden brown and turkey reaches 160 degrees F. Let turkey rest for 10 minutes before slicing crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Serve half of the turkey with all of potatoes. Reserve remaining turkey for salad, if desired

SUNNY'S EASY BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH HOLIDAY PESTO

Steps:

• For the beef: Drizzle the tenderloin all over with olive oil. In a bowl, combine the paprika and salt. Place plenty of black pepper on a plate. Sprinkle the paprika and salt mixture on the beef, then press the beef into the pepper to coat. Wrap tightly and rest at room temperature for 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Unwrap the beef and place on a wire rack set on a baking sheet. Roast until the internal temperature is about 120 degrees F, 25 to 35 minutes. Remove and rest at room temperature or refrigerate.
• For the pesto: In a food processor, combine the parsley, pecans, rosemary, sage, mint, garlic and lemon zest and juice. Pulse while slowly adding enough olive oil until the desired consistency is reached, like a dip. Taste and season with salt. Refrigerate until needed.
• To serve: Slice the beef and serve warm or at room temperature alongside the pesto, crackers and crostini.

ALMOND CRUSTED TURKEY TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
• Pulse 1/3 cup almonds in mini food processor until finely ground. Transfer to a shallow dish and stir in panko. Roll tenderloins in almond-panko mixture to coat.
• Heat oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat, 2 minutes. Sear tenderloins until golden, about 5 minutes. Flip and saute until meat registers 160 degrees on an instant read thermometer, about 5-8 minutes more. Remove tenderloins from pan, transfer to a baking sheet, and keep them warm in the oven. Return pan to heat.
• Whisk sherry and flour together to form a slurry.
• Deglaze pan with broth, scraping up browned bits from bottom. Stir in slurry, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Boil 1 minute to eliminate flour taste, then simmer to thicken slightly. Stir in butter until melted, then add almonds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.

PEPPERY HERBED TURKEY TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Pat tenderloins dry; flatten to 3/4-in. thickness. In a small bowl, combine the wine or juice, onions, parsley, 4 teaspoons oil, garlic, rosemary and thyme. Pour 3/4 cup marinade into a large shallow dish; add turkey and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain turkey, discarding marinade. Sprinkle turkey with pepper and 1/2 tsp. salt. In a large nonstick skillet, cook turkey in remaining oil for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Remove and keep warm., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, reserved marinade and remaining salt until smooth; pour into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Slice turkey; serve with sauce.

TURKEY TENDERLOINS WITH PESTO AND PROVOLONE CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut each tenderloin lengthwise almost in half. Sprinkle inside and out with salt and pepper. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto inside each. Then insert cheese strips, dividing equally. Using toothpicks, skewer tenderloins closed. Brush each all over with 1 tablespoon pesto. Arrange tenderloins on rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake tenderloins until thermometer inserted near center registers 160°F., about 20 minutes. Slice tenderloins crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick rounds; arrange on serving platter. Whisk any juices and browned bits on baking sheet to blend; spoon over turkey. Garnish with basil sprigs, if desired, and serve.

ALMOND-HERB PESTO

Steps:

• Pulse together garlic, almonds, tender-herb leaves, olive oil, and Parmesan in a food processor until finely chopped. Season with salt. Pesto can be stored in refrigerator, with plastic wrap pressed directly onto surface, up to 2 days.

SPINACH-PESTO TURKEY TENDERLOINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. water to a boil. Add spinach; cover and boil 3-5 minutes or until wilted. Drain well., In a small bowl, combine spinach, cheese and garlic. Cut a pocket in each tenderloin by slicing horizontally to within 1/2 in. of opposite side. Fill with cheese mixture; secure with kitchen string if necessary., Place tenderloins on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; brush with pesto. Bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165°. Cut each tenderloin into 4 slices.

TURKEY TENDERLOINS WITH PESTO AND PROVOLONE

Steps:

• Trim the turkey as needed, cut lengthwise, through each one, stopping short of the other side, and open like a book.
• Season lightly with salt and pepper. Rub each with 1 tablespoon pesto. Divide cheese pieces evenly.
• Shut tenders, close with toothpicks.
• Season outside lightly. Spread evenly with remaining pesto.
• Place on a sheet, or on a large rack (like a cookie rack, set over a jelly sheet), and bake in the middle or upper-middle level of a preheated 375 degree oven till done, approximately 20 minutes. Rest two or three minutes before slicing, and serving at once.

ALMOND ENCRUSTED TURKEY TENDERLOIN WITH HERB PESTO

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