Rosemary-Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Lemon Zest

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A lean, juicy tenderloin roasted with fresh herbs and citrus, ideal for quick weeknight meals. This French-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, fresh rosemary, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 251 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 French cuisine 251 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat the 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin dry, then rub 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper over the surface.
  2. Step 2: Press 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp lemon zest into the pork, ensuring even coating.
  3. Step 3: Place the pork on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, turning once halfway through.
  4. Step 4: Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing to retain juices.

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