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Turkey Tenderloin with its Mayonnaise

17/11/2023

The turkey tenderloin with its mayonnaise is a light and tasty dish. It’s important that the meat is cooked in such a way as to remain soft and juicy, while the homemade mayonnaise will be a creamy and customizable accompaniment. Here’s how to proceed:

Ingredients

For the turkey tenderloin:

  • 4 slices of turkey tenderloin (about 150-200 g each)
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Aromatic herbs to taste (rosemary, sage, thyme)
  • Garlic (optional)

For the mayonnaise:

  • 1 room temperature egg yolk
  • 150 ml of sunflower oil or extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white wine vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste (optional)

Preparation

Turkey tenderloin:

  1. Take the turkey tenderloin slices and pat them dry with kitchen paper if necessary.
  2. Massage the slices with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and finely chopped aromatic herbs. If you like, you can also add a little crushed garlic.
  3. Let them marinate for about 15-30 minutes at room temperature to flavor them well.
  4. Heat a non-stick pan and, once it’s hot, place the turkey slices in it. Cook them for about 3-4 minutes per side, until they are well browned and cooked to perfection.

Mayonnaise:

  1. In a bowl, place the egg yolk and begin to beat it with a hand whisk or an immersion blender.
  2. Add the oil in a very slow stream, continuing to beat without stopping, to emulsify the mixture. It’s very important to proceed slowly so as not to “curdle” the mayonnaise.
  3. When the mayonnaise begins to thicken, add the lemon juice (or vinegar), salt, and pepper, continuing to whisk until you achieve the desired consistency.

Serve the slices of turkey accompanied by the homemade mayonnaise.

Curiosity

Mayonnaise is one of the mother sauces of French cuisine, but its origins are still the subject of debate. One of the most popular theories is that it was invented by the cook of the Duke of Richelieu in 1756 during the siege of Mahón, a city on the island of Minorca in the Balearic Islands, and from there it would have taken its name. Mayonnaise can be enriched with countless variations, such as the addition of aromatic herbs, mustard, or even mixing with other sauces like ketchup to obtain a cocktail sauce.

Turkey Tenderloin with its Mayonnaise