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Easy Herbed Turkey Tenderloins

Don't want to cook a whole turkey? These Easy Herbed Turkey Tenderloins are your answer! You can prep this the day before or right before cooking.

Course dinner, holiday dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword easy turkey, turkey tenderloins
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Turkey Tenderloins (2 to 2 1/2 pounds total)

Instructions

If you want to prep the day before you can! Simply follow steps 2 and 3 and place covered in the fridge until you are ready to cook!

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place oven rack in center position

  2. Step 2: In a large shallow dish or bowl combine all spices and herb ingredients, mix well

  3. Step 3: Pat tenderloins with paper towel, then press into spice mix covering all sides

  4. Step 4. Heat skillet on high heat. When pan is hot add olive oil. When oil is hot but not smoking add tenderloins to pan. Cook a few minutes on each side, until golden. Transfer pan to oven and bake for 25-27 minutes or until internal temp in the largest part of the tenderloin is 155 degrees. (do not overcook or you will have a dry tenderloin!)

  5. Step 5: Remove from oven, set turkey on a cutting board and allow turkey to rest for ten minutes before slicing and serving. This allows juices to redistribute.