Peppered Fillet of Venison Wellington

Venison loin wrapped in puff pastry with mushroom duxelles and pâté, baked until golden and served with roasted vegetables.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1052.6 kcals 4210.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 39.1 grams 156.4 grams
Fat 78.2 grams 312.8 grams
Protein 48.8 grams 195.2 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
350
g
Puff Pastry
ready-made
Dairy
25
g
Butter
unsalted
50
g
Butter
unsalted, plus extra for greasing
1
piece
Egg
free-range, beaten
Meat
200
g
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
pinch
Parsley
chopped
1
pinch
Thyme
chopped
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
2
tbsp
Black Peppercorns
crushed in a pestle and mortar
Vegetables
1
piece
Shallot
finely chopped
225
g
Mushrooms
finely chopped

Steps

  • Melt 25g butter in a pan and sauté shallot and garlic until soft.
  • Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes before stirring in herbs and seasoning.
  • Roll out the pastry and let it rest in the fridge.
  • Season venison, sear in 50g foaming butter, roll in crushed pepper, and cool.
  • Spread pâté and mushrooms on pastry, place venison on top, and wrap tightly.
  • Chill the parcel for 30 minutes and preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Brush with egg and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Serve with roasted vegetables and braised cabbage.