Sautéed Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Garlic and Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Tender pork medallions seared to perfection and finished with a garlic and herb butter sauce for a simple elegant meal. This French-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, sliced into 1-inch medallions pork tenderloin
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 1 lb pork tenderloin and slice into 1-inch thick medallions. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 3/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork medallions and sear for 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Remove pork medallions to a plate and lower heat to medium. Add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves to the skillet. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant and butter is melted.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice to the butter sauce and pour over the pork medallions. Serve immediately.