Monday, March 23, 2009

Pan-seared pork with potatoes and lemon


(beautiful AND delcious)

What you'll need:

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 lb. red potatoes, cut in to 1/2 inch cubes

Coarse salt and ground pepper

3 scallions, thinkly sliced

1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)

1 lemon, thinly sliced

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves


1) In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium-high. Add potatos and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Add 1/2 cup water; cover, and cook until potatoes are tender and liquid has evaporated (about 5 minutes). Add scallions; cook 1 minute. Transfer to warming plate.
2) Cut tenderloin crosswise in to 12 equal slices. Press between your hands to flatten evenly.
3) In skillet heat 1 tbsp. oil over medium-high. Working in two batches, coook pork until browned, 1-2 minuts per side. When flipping sides add lemon slices (1/2 per batch).
Serve pork with lemons and potatoes, topped with fresh cilantro. Serves 4 (or 3...)
Per serving: 284 calories; 10.9 g fat; 26.5 g protein; 21.8 g carb; 3.5 g fiber

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