Lamb Tenderloin With Caramelized Apple & Onion Relish

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb lamb tenderloin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 apple, cut into thin wedges
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• 2 season all sides of lamb with salt and pepper.
• 3 heat 1 tbs olive oil in a large oven proof skillet over high heat. add tenderloin to pan and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side to create a nice searing effect.
• 4 transfer pan to oven and bake at 450 degrees for about 15-18 minutes (or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees). remove from oven and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes. slice across the grain in 1/2 inch slices.
• 5 while the tenderloin is baking, add 1 tbs olive oil to another large skillet and heat to medium-high. add onions. sprinkle with some salt and pepper. cook until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). add apples. continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes or until mixture begins to caramelize. add maple syrup. lower heat to medium low and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
• 6 serve tenderloin slices on top of a bed of the apple & onion mixture. enjoy!