Carrageenan Free Cilantro Lime Herb-Roasted Turkey Tenderloin
Turkey tenderloin is one of those underrated cuts that delivers juicy, lean results without the fuss of a whole bird, and this herb-roasted version is genuinely impressive. The marinade layers garlic-infused olive oil, fresh lime juice, zest, cilantro, parsley, oregano, and cumin into something bright, herby, and deeply savory — the kind of flavor that tastes like it took way more effort than it did. For anyone navigating ingredient labels carefully, this recipe is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients with zero processed additives to worry about. Carrageenan, a thickener commonly found in deli meats, marinades, and packaged poultry products, is completely absent here because everything is made from scratch in your own kitchen. A quick 30-minute marinade does the heavy lifting, and the oven takes it home in under 30 minutes, finishing with a lightly golden exterior and a perfectly juicy center. Sliced into medallions and served with fresh lime wedges and cilantro sprigs, it's the kind of clean, vibrant dinner that works just as well for a weeknight as it does for company.
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4 servings
For the turkey
- 2 turkey tenderloins (about 1.5 lb total)
For the marinade
- 3 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
- fresh cilantro sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic-infused olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, parsley, oregano, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper until combined.
- 2
Pat the turkey tenderloins dry with paper towels and place them in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the marinade over the tenderloins and turn to coat on all sides. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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