Lemon Pork on Fettuccine

Submitted by Chemaine

"Made this one last night. I think Angel Hair pasta would help lighten this dish. It was very good!! A repeat in our family!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs pork tenderloin
• 1⁄2 cup flour, all-purpose
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 1⁄2 cup lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons capers
• hot fettuccine, cooked

• Garnishes

• lemon slice
• fresh parsley sprig

directions

1. Cut each pork tenderloin into 6 (2 ounce) medallions.
2. Place between two sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/4 inch thickness, using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
3. Combine flour, salt, and pepper; dredge pork in flour mixture.
4. Cook half of pork in 1 1/2 T hot oil in large skillet over medium heat 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
5. Remove pork from skillet; keep warm. Repeat with remaining pork and 1 1/2 tsp oil.
6. Add wine and lemon juice to skillet; cook until heated.
7. Add butter, chopped parsley, and capers; stir until butter melts.
8. Serve pork over pasta; drizzle with wine mixtures.
9. Garnish, if desired.

Reviews

[LunaJenn24]

This was good, but the sauce seemed really tart. Perhaps too much lemon vs. wine? I'll definitely make it again, but perhaps try a drier wine and a little less lemon. I also added some salt and pepper and it seemed to help the tartness. Otherwise, very easy, fast and yummy!