Honey Free Cilantro Lime Herb-Roasted Turkey Tenderloin
Bright, herby, and packed with citrus punch, this roasted turkey tenderloin is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels way more impressive than the effort involved. The marinade leans hard on fresh lime juice, zest, and a generous handful of cilantro, building layers of flavor without relying on any sweeteners — so there's no honey, agave, or anything like it hiding in the mix. Garlic-infused olive oil ties everything together and keeps the meat incredibly juicy through the roasting process. Many store-bought marinades and seasoning blends sneak in sweeteners you might not expect, so making this from scratch gives you full control over every ingredient. After just 25–30 minutes in a hot oven, the tenderloins come out lightly golden and ready to slice into beautiful medallions. A squeeze of fresh lime at the table wakes the whole dish up even further. It's clean, vibrant, and genuinely satisfying — proof that bold flavor never needs a drop of sweetness to shine.
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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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