How to Cook Venison

Seared venison fillet served with a punchy pickle dressing on a refreshing green bean and walnut salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 403.1 kcals 1612.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 7.8 grams 31.2 grams
Fat 28.1 grams 112.5 grams
Protein 29.7 grams 118.8 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Meat
500
g
Venison Fillet
at room temperature
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Salt
to taste
1
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
30
g
Walnuts
roughly broken handful
1
sprig
Tarragon
leaves picked and half chopped
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Other
1
piece
Pickled Walnut
thinly sliced
Vegetables
300
g
Green Beans
fine, stalk ends trimmed
100
g
Watercress
or a mix of peppery leaves
0.5
piece
Shallot
finely sliced
1
piece
Gherkin
chopped

Steps

  • Trim away silvery sinews from the venison fillet using a sharp knife.
  • Rub the meat with oil and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Sear the meat in a very hot frying pan for 2 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Reduce heat and fry for 6 to 8 minutes while turning regularly.
  • Rest the meat on a board under foil.
  • Deglaze the pan with water, scraping up browned bits, then cool for the dressing.
  • Boil the green beans for 5 minutes until tender, then refresh in cold water.
  • Whisk mustard, walnut juice, gherkin, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and pan juices together.
  • Stir chopped tarragon and red wine vinegar into the dressing mixture.
  • Slice the venison diagonally and add any resting juices to the dressing.
  • Assemble salad with beans, watercress, walnuts, shallot, and venison on plates.
  • Drizzle with walnut oil and dressing before serving.