Roasted Turkey Tenderloin with Brown Butter and Herbs

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Roasted Turkey Tenderloin with Brown Butter and Fresh Herbs is a simple yet flavorful dinner with juicy, tender turkey roasted to perfection. Rich brown butter combines with fresh herbs to create a savory sauce that makes every bite irresistible. It’s an easy, elegant main dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a smaller holiday gathering.

I love Thanksgiving and all the food that comes with it. I usually buy a turkey breast and a turkey tenderloin while they are cheaper for the holidays and put them in the freezer so that we can enjoy them later on in the year.

While I have made a whole turkey before, it’s easier to just make a turkey breast or tenderloin when I’m just making it for my own little family. Plus, you can make them much quicker and enjoy them any time of the year.

I make a delicious Roasted Turkey Breast with Homemade Gravy that’s the ultimate in comfort food. My absolute favorite holiday turkey is Brined, basted, and roasted turkey breast which takes some time and effort but it’s worth it. I’ve also made an easy Brined Turkey for Thanksgiving day. 

Often times when we have a turkey tenderloin we will either throw it on the grill or I roast it and serve it with gravy.  However, I wanted to make something that didn’t feel so heavy because it’s summer and I wanted to use some of the fresh herbs from my garden. 

What herbs pair well with turkey?

I think the herbs that pair best with turkey are sage, thyme, rosemary, or parsley.  However, you could also use oregano, marjoram, tarragon, or even chives.  I basically just grab whatever is growing in my garden and go with that. 

I found a few recipes for roasted turkey tenderloin but I finally decided on what I think is the best turkey tenderloin recipe.   It’s a turkey breast tenderloin with brown butter and fresh herbs roasted in the oven.    It doesn’t take too long to cook and after making the brown butter you can basically leave it alone to finish cooking in the oven.

Why you will love Roasted Turkey Tenderloin:

• Turkey tenderloin stays moist and juicy when it’s roasted in the oven. 
• Fresh herbs add a ton of flavor to the turkey.
• Fresh herbs make this classic winter meal feel more summery and add a burst of fresh flavor.
• The brown butter adds a rich, nutty flavor that elevates the turkey tenderloin with little effort.
• It cooks quickly so it’s great for a weeknight meal. 

 

Ingredients:

• turkey tenderloin
• salted butter
• fresh herbs (I used parsley, oregano, and chives)
• garlic cloves
• black pepper
• lemon juice

To make the turkey you basically brown butter in a skillet then add the herbs to the butter.  This helps to flavor the butter.  The butter is then poured over top of the turkey and it’s roasted in the oven for about an hour.  

How do you Brown Butter?

To make brown butter it’s best to use a light colored skillet though you can use a dark colored one as long as you are watching it closely.  Begin by cutting the butter into 1 inch pieces and adding them to the pan. Heat the butter over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted. The butter will begin to foam and you can gently stir it. It will begin to change color. Watch closely because it can go from light colored to burnt in seconds. You will notice brown specks forming and a nutty smell. The butter will begin to turn golden. As soon as it is a golden brown color remove it from the heat and pour it into a heat safe container to stop it from cooking.

This turkey smelled amazing when it came out of the oven.  I sprinkled a few fresh chives over top of it when it came out.   You can put some fresh herbs right on top but you don’t have too. 

The turkey was juicy and so flavorful.   I loved the salty, nutty flavor of the brown butter on top of it and the herbs left a wonderful flavor on the outside of the turkey.  It was a tasty meal that can be enjoyed all year long.  

What can I serve with Turkey Tenderloin?

You can serve the turkey over top of rice or mashed potatoes.  It’s also great with lighter vegetable side dishes like roasted carrots, broccoli salad with cranberries, or a zucchini, pepper, and tomato gratin.  You could also serve it with a dinner roll or some crusty bread. 

 

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