Lactose Free Lemon Garlic Herb-Roasted Turkey Tenderloin
Bright, herby, and deeply savory, this roasted turkey tenderloin is the kind of weeknight centerpiece that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. A marinade built on garlic-infused olive oil, fresh lemon juice, zest, rosemary, thyme, and parsley does all the heavy lifting, infusing the meat with layers of flavor before it ever hits the oven. Because the entire recipe relies on olive oil rather than butter or cream, there's no dairy anywhere in the dish — not even hidden in a sauce or basting liquid — making it genuinely easy to enjoy without substitutions or label-checking. Letting the tenderloins marinate for at least 30 minutes and then roasting uncovered at 400°F locks in moisture while giving the surface a beautiful golden finish. Resting the meat for five minutes before slicing keeps every bite juicy, and a squeeze of fresh lemon at the table ties the whole thing together. It's clean, vibrant food that proves you don't need richness from dairy to get a deeply satisfying result.
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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 lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
For roasting
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil, for the pan
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
- fresh parsley, roughly chopped, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, rosemary, thyme, parsley, sea salt, and black pepper until combined.
- 2
Place the turkey tenderloins in the 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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