Description
Discover how to perfectly cook Cowboy Butter Venison Backstrap with our step-by-step guide. Learn the secrets to a juicy, flavorful dish that will impress any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) venison backstrap (450 grams)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter (115 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil (15 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (15 milliliters)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard (5 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) paprika (0.5 grams)
- 1/8 teaspoon (1 ml) cayenne pepper (0.3 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped fresh parsley (15 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chopped fresh chives (5 grams)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Season the venison backstrap with salt and black pepper on all sides.
- In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
- Add olive oil to the melted butter and stir to combine.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the saucepan and mix well.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped parsley and chives.
- Place the seasoned venison backstrap on the preheated grill.
- Cook the backstrap for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until it reaches the desired doneness.
- Remove the venison from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the venison backstrap into thin medallions.
- Drizzle the cowboy butter sauce over the sliced venison before serving.
Notes
- Bring venison to room temperature for even cooking and tendernessnMelt butter gently to avoid flavor changesnRest venison after grilling to enhance juiciness and taste
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 8g
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