Description
Learn how to cook Seared Venison Backstrap with a flavorful Smoky Cowboy Garlic Butter. This recipe will elevate your cooking game to a whole new level!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (907 g) venison backstrap (900 grams)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil (30 milliliters)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) smoked paprika (8 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder (2 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) onion powder (2 grams)
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh rosemary, chopped (1 gram)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh thyme, chopped (1 gram)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh parsley, chopped (1 gram)
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pat the venison backstrap dry with paper towels.
- Rub the venison with olive oil, ensuring an even coating.
- Season the venison with salt and black pepper to taste.
- In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over the venison backstrap.
- Add the venison to the hot skillet.
- Sear the venison for 3-4 minutes on each side, until a crust forms.
- Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until desired doneness.
- Remove the venison from the skillet and let it rest.
- In the same skillet, add the unsalted butter.
- Once the butter melts, add the minced garlic.
- Sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped rosemary, thyme, and parsley.
- Cook for an additional 1 minute to combine flavors.
- Slice the venison backstrap into medallions.
- Drizzle the smoky cowboy garlic butter over the sliced venison.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Marinate the venison backstrap in the spice mixture for 1-2 hours before cooking for a more intense flavor.
- Allow the cooked venison to rest to enhance tenderness by letting the juices redistribute.
- Customize the smoky cowboy garlic butter by adjusting the seasoning with additional herbs or garlic to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 60g
Keywords: seared venison, cowboy garlic, smoky butter, backstrap recipe, venison backstrap, cowboy butter