Best 8 Basil Sauce For Tenderloin Recipes

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Basil sauce for tenderloin is a classic combination that can elevate any meal. The delicate flavor of basil complements the rich, tender texture of the beef, creating a dish that is both flavorful and elegant. Whether you're looking for a special occasion meal or a simple weeknight dinner, this sauce is sure to impress. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that will leave your taste buds tingling.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH BASIL-CURRY MAYONNAISE



Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Basil-Curry Mayonnaise image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h8m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Vegetable oil cooking spray
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 teapsoons coriander seeds
3 cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus 2 teaspoons
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 (3 1/2 to 4-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • For the beef: Arrange an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a heavy baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a mortar and pestle, or spice grinder, finely grind the cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the spices and cook for a few seconds until aromatic and toasted. Put the spices in a small bowl. Chop the garlic on a cutting board and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Holding a chef's knife at a 45 degrees angle, scrape the garlic and salt together to form a paste. Add the garlic paste to the bowl with the spices. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons salt, black pepper, and oil and stir until smooth. Put the meat on the prepared baking sheet and rub with the spice mixture. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 125 degrees F, for medium-rare. Remove from the oven and transfer the meat to a cutting board. Cover the meat loosely with foil and let rest for 20 minutes.
  • For the mayonnaise: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mascarpone cheese, basil, curry powder, and paprika until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • To serve: Slice the meat into 1/4-inch thick slices and arrange on a platter. Spoon the mayonnaise mixture into a small serving bowl and serve alongside the sliced meat.

BASIL SAUCE FOR TENDERLOIN



Basil Sauce for Tenderloin image

This sauce packs a punch! Garlic, basil and pepper make it terrific for perking up pork and other meats. June Rischitelli of McKeesport, Pennsylvania submitted the recipe. You can also use this flavorful sauce to perk up poultry.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 1/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1/4 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped roasted sweet red pepper
1/8 teaspoon lemon juice
Dash garlic powder
Dash pepper
Grilled pork tenderloin

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine tomatoes and water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. Transfer to a small food processor. Add the mayonnaise, basil, oil, red pepper, lemon juice, garlic powder and pepper; cover and process until blended. Serve with pork tenderloin.

Nutrition Facts :

SLOW-ROASTED FILET OF BEEF AND BASIL PARMESAN MAYONNAISE



Slow-Roasted Filet of Beef and Basil Parmesan Mayonnaise image

Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 whole filet of beef tenderloin, trimmed and tied (4 1/2 pounds)
3 tablespoons good olive oil
4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
10 to 15 branches fresh tarragon
Basil Parmesan Mayonnaise, for serving, recipe follows
2 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup vegetable oil, at room temperature
1/2 cup good olive oil, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Use an oven thermometer to be sure your oven temperature is accurate.
  • Place the filet on a sheet pan and pat it dry (all over) with paper towels. Brush the filet all over with the oil, reserving about half a tablespoon. Sprinkle it all over with the salt and pepper (it will seem like a lot but believe me, it makes a difference). Place the tarragon branches around the beef, tying them in 4 or 5 places with kitchen twine to keep them in place, and then brush the tarragon with the reserved oil.
  • Roast the filet of beef for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, until the temperature registers 125 degrees in the center for rare and 135 degrees for medium-rare. Cover the filet with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 20 minutes. Slice thickly and serve warm or at room temperature with Basil Parmesan Mayonnaise.
  • Place the egg yolks, lemon juice, Parmesan, mustard, basil, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process for 20 seconds, until smooth. Combine the vegetable oil and olive oil in a 2-cup liquid measuring cup. With the processor running, slowly pour the oil mixture through the feed tube to make a thick emulsion. Taste for seasonings -- the mayonnaise is a sauce so it should be highly seasoned. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use; it will keep for up to a week.

BASIL CREAM SAUCE



Basil Cream Sauce image

After a mad search on the net for a recipe for this sauce I had to create my own. This can be reheated in the microwave without the usual cream sauce defects. I just love the light green color and how well it displays over tri color or regular pasta, salmon and grilled chicken. I have been putting this on everything.

Provided by MESSY

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fresh basil leaves
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil
2 ounces pine nuts
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 pint light cream

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine basil and garlic. Begin processing, and pour in olive oil in a thin stream. Process for about 40 seconds, or until mixture begins to emulsify. Add pine nuts and Parmesan, then blend for 1 minute.
  • Heat cream in a saucepan over low heat until simmering. Pour 1/2 of the hot cream into the processor with basil pesto, and pulse for 20 seconds to incorporate. Pour mixture back into cream, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 50.3 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 117 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

PESTO AND CHEESE STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN



Pesto and Cheese Stuffed Pork Tenderloin image

Pork tenderloin is rolled around a pesto, Cheddar cheese, and cream cheese filling. It is browned then baked for a flavorful main dish. Cream sauce is added before serving. Delicious.

Provided by Kim Schoonveld Waters

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup cream cheese, softened
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons pesto sauce
¼ clove garlic, minced
1 pinch dried parsley
1 pork tenderloin, butterflied and pounded flat
salt and ground black pepper to taste
5 tablespoons butter
½ cup white wine
½ cube chicken bouillon
½ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
  • Mix cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, pesto sauce, garlic, and parsley together in a bowl. Lay pork tenderloin on a flat work surface and spread cheese mixture on one side of the meat. Roll tenderloin around the filling like a jellyroll. Season meat with salt and black pepper.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place rolled pork tenderloin in hot butter and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer tenderloin to the prepared baking dish, reserving drippings in skillet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pork is no longer pink in the center, about 1 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Place the skillet with reserved drippings over medium-high heat. Pour in white wine and bouillon, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and add cream; stir until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over tenderloin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 205.3 mg, Fat 52.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 30 g, Sodium 646.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

SLOW COOKER PORK SHOULDER WITH ZESTY BASIL SAUCE



Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder with Zesty Basil Sauce image

This meltingly tender pork shoulder is the ultimate make-ahead dinner party main. A chimichurri-style fresh basil sauce balances the rich pork with bright zesty flavors.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Slow Cooker     Pork     Dinner     Basil     Paprika     Mustard     Oregano     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Summer     Entertaining     Soy Free     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

For the pork:
8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons oregano leaves, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 skinless, boneless pork shoulder roast, tied (Boston butt; about 6 pounds)
For the sauce:
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 cups basil leaves, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup oregano leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Special Equipment:
A (4-quart) slow cooker

Steps:

  • Cook the pork: Mix garlic, oil, mustard, brown sugar, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika in a small bowl to form a paste. Rub all over pork, then transfer to a resealable plastic bag or slow cooker insert and chill overnight.
  • Place pork in slow cooker, cover, and cook on low until meat is fork-tender but not yet completely falling apart, 7 1/2-8 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: Mix shallot, basil, oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt in an airtight container. Cover and let rest up to 3 hours at temperature or up to 2 days in refrigerator. Stir in lemon juice just before using.
  • Transfer pork to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Slice and transfer to a platter. Drizzle with sauce and serve with additional sauce alongside.
  • Do Ahead
  • Pork can be rubbed 2 days ahead; chill in an airtight container. Sauce, without lemon juice, can be made 2 days ahead; chill in an airtight container.

GRILLED GARLIC/BASIL PORK TENDERLOIN



Grilled Garlic/Basil Pork Tenderloin image

This is another favorite for me. Simple, lean, healthy and inexpensive. Goes well with green beans and perhaps a grilled Vidalia onion.

Provided by Three-olive Martini

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pork tenderloin
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 ounces extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons basil

Steps:

  • Trim any excess fat and silver skin from the tenderloins and place in a gallon size zip-loc bag.
  • Add the olive oil, garlic and basil, evacuate most of the air and seal the bag. Message until the garlic and basil is evenly distributed around the meat and refrigerate for 4 hours or more.
  • Remove the tenderloins from the refrigerator about 30 minutes prior to grilling. Preheat the grill to allow searing to take place.
  • Sear the tenderloins for 2 minutes on each side to seal in the juices and to provide grill marks. Reduce heat and grill for an additional 14-16 minutes turning after 7-8 minutes depending on how large your tenderloins are and how well done you like your pork.
  • This entree goes very well with fresh green beans and a grilled Vidalia onion.
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  • This grilled Vidalia recipe comes from a Weber recipe newsletter.
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  • Remove thin slice from top and bottom of onion and peel. Slice in half laterally. For each half, make 4 cuts from top toward bottom 1/2 way through onion. Season with salt and pepper and place small pat of margarine in center. Cut bacon strip in half and lay on top of onion. Wrap in foil and grill for 60 minutes at 350°. The onion will caramelize and become very sweet.

SPICY BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS WITH A GARLIC BASIL AIOLI



Spicy Baked Chicken Tenders With a Garlic Basil Aioli image

Now, I think everyone likes chicken fingers or tenders, but I get tired of those made the traditional way with the seasoned bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and a marinara sauce for dipping. So, I tried to come up with something a bit spicy and a unique dipping sauce for a unique taste. This is my version. Spicy seasoning, and the panko makes it a bit lighter. Baked vs fried and then the aioli is to me what sets this apart. Since this is finger food, I love to serve this with fresh corn on the cob, and my salad cups. Basically a small chopped salad served in a small lettuce cup. This just makes it a great easy "finger food" dinner.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts (boneless skinless, you can use tenders as well)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (smoked is important in this dish)
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (more if you like things a bit spicier)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs (ground fine)
2 eggs
1/2 cup flour
cooking spray
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped fine (you can use a bit more basil if you want, I often use a bit more, according to your taste)
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Aioli -- Mix the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Check for seasoning and cover and refrigerate.
  • Chicken -- I like to cut the chicken into finger size pieces. I don't like them too thin as they will dry out, but because they are baked I like to cut them around 1/2" thick (I like to think they are about the size and thickness of my thumb).
  • Chicken Flour Base -- In a large baggie add the flour, salt and pepper. Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture and then toss well to coat. Make sure to shake off the excess flour. Just set to the side until they are all coated.
  • Panko and Egg -- I like to grind up the panko a bit to make the crumbs a bit finer. I just used my mini food processor to grind them up. Then to the panko, I added all the seasonings (except the salt and pepper) which we already used in the flour mix. Then add the panko to a small pan. In another pan, add the eggs and beat well.
  • Dredge -- Now dip each piece of chicken, already dredged in flour into the egg and then the panko seasoning. Set on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or you can use foil.
  • Bake -- Spray the chicken with olive oil (both sides). Now I have an atomizer which I fill with olive oil. But you can buy a olive oil spray like "Pam." right at the store. But I use my atomizer all the time and well worth the 10.00 investment. Those recipes that cause for a drizzle of olive oil -- using an atomizer will save you tons of money. Well, time to bake. I bake at 400 for about 12-15 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken. They should be golden brown.
  • Serve -- Just serve the chicken strips with the Basil Aioli.

Tips and Conclusion

To make a delicious basil sauce for tenderloin, here are some tips to keep in mind:

  • Use fresh basil leaves for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. The olive oil will help to enhance the flavor of the basil and the garlic.
  • Add some lemon juice or white wine to the sauce for a bit of acidity. This will help to balance out the richness of the sauce.
  • Don't overcook the sauce. The sauce should be cooked just until the basil leaves are wilted. Overcooking the sauce will make it bitter.
  • Serve the sauce immediately over tenderloin steaks, grilled chicken, or fish. You can also use the sauce as a marinade for meats or vegetables.

Basil sauce is a versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a great way to add flavor and complexity to your meals. Whether you are making a simple pasta dish or a more elaborate meal, basil sauce is a surefire way to impress your guests.

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