Spice-encrusted Lamb Tenderloin

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
• 2 tablespoons ground coriander
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons mexican oregano or 2 tablespoons oregano
• 2 tablespoons garlic salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper
• 4 (1 1/2 lb) lamb tenderloin, trimmed
• 1/4 cup olive oil, divided

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400 degrees; line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
• 2 in small bowl, combine chili powder, coriander, cumin, kosher salt, oregano, garlic salt, and pepper.
• 3 coat tenderloins evenly with spice mixture.
• 4 in large nonstick skillet, heat 1 t olive oil over medium-high heat.
• 5 cook 1 tenderloin for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until browned.
• 6 remove tenderloin, and place on prepared baking sheet.
• 7 repeat with remaining olive oil and tenderloins.
• 8 bake for 20 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of tenderloin registers 155 degrees, or desired degree of doneness.
• 9 slice to serve.