Florentine Pork Medallions
Elevate your mealtime with Florentine Pork Medallions, a dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen. This recipe showcases succulent slices of pork tenderloin, seared to golden perfection and bathed in a luxurious creamy spinach sauce infused with garlic, Parmesan, and a hint of chicken broth for depth. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pan wonder is ideal for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining guests. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for brightness, these tender pork medallions pair beautifully with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or your favorite pasta. Packed with savory and wholesome ingredients, this recipe is a must-try for any home chef looking to impress with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pork tenderloin
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 5 cups Fresh spinach
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup Chicken broth
- 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Trim any excess fat or silver skin from the pork tenderloin. Slice it into 1-inch thick medallions.
Season both sides of the pork medallions with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the pork medallions for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside on a plate, covering loosely with foil to keep warm.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining olive oil and butter to the skillet.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add the fresh spinach and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, chicken broth, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Return the pork medallions to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the pork and let everything heat through for 2-3 minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1683 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.5 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.6 g | 278% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 530 mg | 177% | |
| Sodium | 4878 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 133.0 g | 266% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 643 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2219 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
