Description
This Oven Roasted Turkey Tenderloin recipe offers a simple and flavorful way to prepare lean turkey meat, seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, then roasted to perfection with butter to keep it moist and tender. A perfect main dish for a healthy dinner or holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey
- 1.5 pound turkey tenderloins
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400˚F (204˚C) to ensure it’s hot enough to roast the turkey tenderloins evenly and lock in moisture.
- Prepare the seasoning mix: In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme leaves, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
- Season the turkey: Rub the spice mixture evenly on all sides of the turkey tenderloins to infuse the meat with rich flavors.
- Add butter: Place the seasoned turkey tenderloin on a baking sheet and cut the butter into small pats, distributing them on top to enhance juiciness and add a buttery aroma during roasting.
- Roast the turkey: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and cook the turkey for 20-30 minutes. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer and remove the turkey once it reaches 165˚F (74˚C) to ensure full doneness and safe consumption.
- Rest before serving: Let the turkey tenderloin rest for 5 minutes after roasting to allow the juices to redistribute for maximum tenderness and flavor.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey is cooked to the safe internal temperature of 165˚F.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness and size of the turkey tenderloins.
- Butter can be replaced with olive oil for a slightly different but still delicious flavor.
- Feel free to adjust herbs and spices according to personal preference.
- Let the meat rest after roasting to retain the juices and improve tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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