PORK TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS WITH CHINESE GINGER AND LEMON SAUCE

PORK TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS WITH CHINESE GINGER AND LEMON SAUCE image

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut crosswise into (1/2-inch-thick) slices
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Steps:

* Combine first 3 ingredients, and rub evenly over pork. * Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pork to pan, and cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove pork from pan, and set aside. * Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons onions, ginger, and garlic to pan; cook 2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring constantly. * Combine sherry and next 5 ingredients (through soy sauce) in a small bowl. * Add sherry mixture to pan; bring to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. * Add pork to pan; cook 3 minutes or until pork is done. * Remove pork from pan using a slotted spoon, reserving liquid in pan. * Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. * Add cornstarch mixture to pan, and bring to a boil. Cook 30 seconds or until slightly thickened. Serve over pork. * Sprinkle with 1/4 cup green onions.