Keto Sesame Crusted Pork w Ginger Scallion Greens
How to Make It
Step 1
Lay out 4 boneless pork chops and sprinkle the salt, pepper, first amount of ginger, and onion powder across the exposed sides.
Step 2
Rub 1 teaspoon of the first amount of olive oil into the exposed sides of the pork chops. Pour the sesame seeds onto a plate and lay the olive oil side of the pork chops down in the seeds. Flip each pork chop over and press the bare sides into the sesame seeds, so both sides of each are covered in sesame seeds.
Step 3
Heat the remainder of the first amount of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Place the pork chops in the oil and place a lid over the pan. Cook the pork chops on one side for about 5 minutes – until the seeds turn golden brown and give off a strong nutty smell.
Step 4
Flip the pork chops over and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes with the lid off – until both sides are the same golden brown color.
Step 5
After cooking the pork chops, set them aside to rest. In a bowl, whisk together the final amount of olive oil, the soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and green onion.
Step 6
Roughly chop or tear the romaine and arugula and combine the greens together. Toss the greens with the dressing you just made.
Step 7
Serve each plate with approx. ¾ oz of salad and 1 pork chop. If there is extra dressing from mixing your salad, you can pour this over the pork chops!
Ingredients
- Pork Chops – 1 pound
- Salt – ¼ teaspoon
- Black Pepper, Ground – ¼ teaspoon
- Ginger, Ground – ½ teaspoon
- Onion Powder – ¼ teaspoon
- Olive Oil – 3 teaspoon
- Sesame Seeds – ½ cup
- Olive Oil – 3 teaspoon
- Soy Sauce – ¼ cup
- Lemon Juice – ½ each – juice from one lemon
- Garlic – ½ teaspoon
- Ginger, Ground – ½ teaspoon
- Scallions – 1-½ teaspoon, chopped
- Romaine Lettuce – 2 ounce
- Arugula – 1 ounce