Garlic Butter Pork Tenderloin
A tender, juicy pork tenderloin roasted with garlic butter and finished with fresh parsley. Ready in 25 minutes with roasted potatoes and asparagus on the side.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 48g

Ingredients
- 1.25 lbs pork tenderloin
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Pat pork dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high until foaming, then sear pork 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 3
Transfer to a baking sheet and roast at 400°F for 12–15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- 4
Melt remaining 2 tbsp butter with garlic in a small bowl, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 5
Brush garlic butter over the pork, then sprinkle with parsley.
- 6
Slice and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- baking sheet
- meat thermometer
- small bowl
- brush or spoon
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