Pork Fillet With Mustard & Herbs
Tender pork fillets are transformed into a flavorful masterpiece in this delectable recipe. A zesty herb paste made with fresh flat-leaf parsley, basil, and lemon zest is the secret ingredient that brings a burst of freshness to each mouthful of juicy pork. Searing the fillets to perfection before coating them in Dijon mustard and the vibrant herb paste creates a delectable crust that locks in all the succulent juices. Serve these herb-crusted pork fillets alongside creamy potatoes and your favorite green vegetables for an elegant and satisfying meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3 pork fillets (350g/12oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 150ml olive oil
- grated zest of 1 lemon
- 100g fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 50g basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to fan 160C/ conventional 180C/gas 4. Make the herb paste by blitzing the olive oil, lemon zest, parsley and basil in a food processor, adding black pepper to taste. Set aside. Trim the pork fillets of any membrane, season and brush with the 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Heat a dry, heavy-based frying pan, then sear the fillets over a high heat until nicely coloured all over. Transfer to a roasting tin and roast for 30 minutes.
- Brush the roasted fillets with mustard, then smother with the herb paste (hands are fine for this). Slice the fillets on the diagonal and serve with creamy potatoes and a green veg.
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 468 calories
- Fat Content: 34 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 6 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 1 grams carbohydrates
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 39 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.67 milligram of sodium
Comments
No comments found.