Pork Medallions with Melon Salsa and Grilled Limes
- 1 whole pork tenderloin
- 5 limes
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 c. fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- .13 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 c. chopped cantaloupe
- 1 c. chopped honeydew melon
- 1 jalapeno chile
- Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling on medium.
- Cut pork tenderloin crosswise into 8 equal pieces.
- With palm of hand, firmly press on cut side of each piece to flatten to about 1-inch-thick medallion.
- Cut 2 limes in half; reserve for grilling.
- From remaining limes, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1/4 cup juice.
- In small bowl, combine oil, 1/2 teaspoon lime peel, half of cilantro, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
- Rub cilantro mixture on pork medallions to season both sides.
- Place pork on hot grill grate and cook 4 minutes.
- Turn pork over.
- Add lime halves, cut sides down, to same grill grate and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned and warm.
- Cook pork 4 to 5 minutes longer or until browned on the outside and still slightly pink in the center.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine melons, jalapeno, lime juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and remaining cilantro and lime peel.
- Makes about 3 cups salsa.
pork tenderloin, limes, olive oil, fresh cilantro, salt, ground black pepper, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, jalapeno chile
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/pork-medallions-melon-salsa (may not work)