Description
Zesty Ginger Lime Pork with Creamy Coconut Rice is a quick and flavorful dish that transports you to a tropical paradise. Tender pork tenderloin marinates in a zesty ginger-lime mix, seared to perfection and served alongside creamy coconut rice. This colorful meal is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ginger, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Trim the pork tenderloin and marinate for about 10 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine coconut milk with water (1 cup each) and bring to a boil. Add jasmine rice, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated pork on all sides until browned (3-4 minutes). Pour reserved marinade over the pork.
- Reduce heat and cook the pork until it reaches an internal temperature of 145?F (63?C), about 10-12 minutes. Let it rest before slicing.
- Fluff the coconut rice with a fork and serve alongside sliced pork garnished with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg