Pan-seared Lamb Tenderloin With Gorgonzola Sauce

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 lb lamb tenderloin, trimmed
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola

Recipe

• 1 slice lamb into 1/2-inch round medallions; pound each slice to 1/4-inch thickness with a meat pounder or rolling pin. season lamb with salt and pepper on both sides.
• 2 heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. add lamb and cook until no longer pink, turning once, about 8 minutes total. remove from skillet; arrange on serving platter and set aside.
• 3 add butter to skillet; melt over medium heat. add shallots and garlic cook until softened, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. add broth and vinegar to skillet; bring to a boil over high heat. cook, stirring, until mixture has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. add cheese and whisk to mix; cook 2 minutes.
• 4 pour sauce over lamb and serve immediately.