Description
Learn how to create a delectable Scandinavian-style venison tenderloin with blueberry recipe that will impress your guests. Try it today!
Ingredients
Scale
- Beef tenderloin, 1 pound (454 g) (450 grams)
- Salt, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams)
- Black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (1 gram)
- Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 milliliters)
- Fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (2 grams), chopped
- Fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (2 grams), chopped
- Garlic, 2 cloves, minced
- Blueberries, 1 cup (240 ml) (150 grams)
- Maple syrup, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 milliliters)
- Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 milliliters)
- Ghee, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (28 grams)
- Vegetable broth, 1/2 cup (120 ml) (120 milliliters)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the venison tenderloin with salt and black pepper on all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the venison to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Remove the venison from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped rosemary, thyme, and minced garlic.
- Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add blueberries, honey, and lemon juice to the skillet.
- Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes until the blueberries begin to soften.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Return the venison to the skillet, coating it with the blueberry sauce.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Roast for 10-15 minutes or until the venison reaches desired doneness.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the venison to a cutting board.
- Let the venison rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, return the skillet to medium heat on the stove.
- Add butter to the blueberry sauce and stir until melted and glossy.
- Slice the venison tenderloin and serve with the blueberry sauce drizzled over.
Notes
- Marinate the venison tenderloin in salt and black pepper for 30 minutes before cooking for a richer flavor.
- Enhance the dish with fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme for a more aromatic taste.
- Adjust the blueberry sauce’s sweetness to your liking by adding more maple syrup or lemon juice as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 28g
- Protein: 25g
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