Pan-Seared Marinated Pork Cutlets with a Parmesan-Garlic Crust

Quick-cooking pork cutlets in a lemony marinade are topped off with a flavorful crust. Easy and quick enough for a weeknight, fancy and flavorful enough for company! Its Italian flavors go well over a bed of your favorite pasta or alongside a classic panzanella (bread salad) with fresh, seasonal tomatoes.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 306 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
• 1 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced crosswise
• 1 sprig fresh parsley, or as desired

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; transfer to a large resealable bag. Place pork pieces in marinade and turn to coat. Marinate in refrigerator for 4 to 8 hours.

Step 2

Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl.

Step 3

Set oven rack about 5 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 4

Heat canola oil in a large, heavy, oven-safe skillet, such as a cast-iron skillet, over medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade and reserve the marinade. Sear marinated pork pieces in the hot oil just until lightly browned but still pink in the center, about 2 minutes. Turn pork over and pour in reserved marinade. Turn heat to high and cook pork for 1 more minute.

Step 5

Spoon crust mixture over cutlets in skillet and broil in the preheated oven until the crust is crisp and golden brown, 1 to 3 minutes. Garnish with parsley.