Polenta-Encrusted Venison Cutlets with Wild Mushroom Polenta and Pesto

Venison cutlets encrusted in rosemary polenta served over creamy parmesan polenta with wild mushrooms and fresh herb pesto.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1205.2 kcals 4820.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 41.3 grams 165.2 grams
Fat 95.5 grams 382.1 grams
Protein 48.9 grams 195.4 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
300
ml
Milk
For the polenta base
125
ml
Double Cream
For polenta richness
30
g
Parmesan
Freshly grated
75
g
Mascarpone
For polenta creaminess
GrainsCereals
110
g
Polenta
Instant variety for coating
125
g
Polenta
Instant variety for cooking
Liquids
250
ml
Water
For the polenta base
Meat
12
piece
Venison Cutlets
Seasoned with salt and pepper
NutsSeeds
1
to taste
Salt
Plus black pepper
3
stalk
Rosemary
Roughly chopped leaves and stems
0.5
tsp
Sea Salt
For secondary seasoning
1
piece
Garlic
Squashed and peeled
4
tbsp
1
bunch
Flat leaf Parsley
Pesto base, leaves only
1
bunch
Basil
Pesto base, leaves only
110
g
Pine Nuts
Toasted
2
piece
Garlic
For the pesto
OilsFats
110
ml
Olive Oil
For rubbing and frying venison
1
tsp
Truffle Oil
For finishing polenta
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
For frying mushrooms
50
ml
Vegetables
200
g
Wild Mushrooms
Cleaned and sliced

Steps

  • Season venison cutlets with salt and pepper.
  • Mix 110g polenta and chopped rosemary in a bowl.
  • Rub half the olive oil onto the cutlets and coat them in the polenta mixture.
  • Fry cutlets in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes per side until golden then set aside to rest.
  • Boil 250ml water, 300ml milk, salt, pepper, and one garlic clove in a heavy pan.
  • Stir in 125g polenta and cook for 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly.
  • Add double cream and cook for one minute.
  • Stir in mascarpone, parmesan, parsley, and truffle oil, then remove from heat.
  • Fry mushrooms in olive oil for 3-4 minutes until golden.
  • Pound parsley, basil, pine nuts, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil into a paste.
  • Platter polenta topped with mushrooms, venison cutlets, and a drizzle of pesto.