Ginger Soy Pork Tenderloin
A pork tenderloin dish marinated in soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil, then pan-seared to perfection.

1 serving of ginger soy pork tenderloin (A pork tenderloin dish marinated in soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil, then pan-seared to perfection.) contains 289 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 10% carbs, 34% fat, and 56% protein. This is a good source of protein (71% of your Daily Value), potassium (18% of your Daily Value), and iron (46% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 1 serving
- Prep Time
- 20 minutes
- Cook Time
- 8 minutes
Ingredients
Tamari soy sauce 2 tbsp or 36g
Ground ginger 1 tbsp or 5g
Sesame oil 1 tsp or 5g
Garlic powder ½ tsp or 2g
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, ground ginger, sesame oil, and garlic powder to make a marinade.
- Trim the pork tenderloin and slice into 1-inch-thick medallions.
- Add the pork to the marinade and turn to coat. Let sit 10–30 minutes (or refrigerate up to 12 hours).
- Heat a nonstick or well-seasoned skillet over medium-high until hot.
- Lift pork from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and sear in the hot skillet until browned and just cooked through, about 2–3 minutes per side, or until the center reaches 145°.
- Transfer to a plate and rest 3–5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of ginger soy pork tenderloin (218g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 289 | |
| Fats | 11g | 14% |
| Saturated fats | 3g | 14% |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 2102mg | 91% |
| Carbs | 7g | 3% |
| Net carbs | 6g | |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | |
| Protein | 40g | |
| Calcium | 25mg | 2% |
| Iron | 4mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 835mg | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 1μg | 3% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 1μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 153mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 24% |
| Fluoride | 0μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 8μg | 2% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 73mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 2mg | 88% |
| Niacin | 13mg | 83% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 476mg | 68% |
| Retinol | 0μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 55μg | 100% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 2mg | 141% |
| Vitamin A IU | 5IU | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1μg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 110% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D IU | 17IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 1μg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1μg | 1% |
| Zinc | 4mg | 32% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 1g | |
| Sucrose | 0g | |
| Glucose | 0.1g | |
| Fructose | 0.1g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 3g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3g | |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0g | |
| Total omega 6 | 1g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 2g | |
| Arginine | 3g | |
| Aspartic acid | 4g | |
| Cystine | 0.5g | |
| Glutamic acid | 7g | |
| Glycine | 2g | |
| Histidine | 2g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.1g | |
| Isoleucine | 2g | |
| Leucine | 3g | |
| Lysine | 4g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 2g | |
| Proline | 2g | |
| Serine | 2g | |
| Threonine | 2g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.4g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 2g | |
