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Juicy Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Turkey Tenderloins

Melt-in-your-mouth roasted turkey breast tenderloins seared to golden perfection and basted in rich garlic, rosemary, and thyme compound butter. A fast, showstopping holiday or weeknight dinner ready in just 30 minutes with zero dry meat!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340

Ingredients
  

Turkey Tenderloins & Garlic Herb Butter
  • 2 tenderloins turkey breast tenderloins patted dry
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp coarse kosher salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 3/4 cup chicken or turkey bone broth low-sodium
  • 1 tbsp cold butter for sauce finish

Method
 

Step 1: Whip Garlic Herb Compound Butter
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). In a small bowl, thoroughly mash together softened butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, sage, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper until completely blended into a fragrant compound butter.
Step 2: Golden Stovetop Sear
  1. Pat turkey tenderloins thoroughly dry with paper towels; season both sides with remaining salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy 12-inch oven-safe cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear tenderloins undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust develops.
Step 3: Slather Herb Butter & Oven Roast
  1. Remove skillet from heat. Generously slather the garlic herb compound butter all over the tops of both seared tenderloins. Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven. Roast for 18 to 22 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest center registers 165°F (74°C).
Step 4: Rest Turkey & Build Pan Gravy
  1. Carefully transfer the roasted tenderloins to a cutting board, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for 8 minutes so juices redistribute. Place the skillet back on the stovetop over medium heat. Pour in chicken bone broth, scraping up all the golden caramelized herb drippings from the pan bottom. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until reduced by half. Remove from heat and vigorously whisk in 1 tablespoon cold butter until glossy and velvety.
Step 5: Carve & Plate Restaurant-Style
  1. Carve the tenderloins against the grain into thick, succulent medallions. Fan medallions on warm serving plates, spoon the rich pan herb butter gravy over top, and garnish with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs. Serve immediately with creamy mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion (approx. 200g)Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 46gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 490mgPotassium: 610mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 580IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2.2mg

Notes

Turkey tenderloin is the interior muscle beneath the breast—it is naturally tender and cooks in under 20 minutes without drying out. Never skip the 8-minute resting step before carving to lock every drop of natural juice inside the meat.

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