Grilled Venison with Ginger and Mushroom Sauté
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 45 minutes from start to table. Venison is such a lean, nutrient dense protein that makes you feel good about what you're eating, and when paired with a fragrant ginger and mushroom sauté, it becomes something truly special. The beauty of this dish is that it looks impressive enough for guests but requires minimal fuss in the kitchen. Fresh ginger adds warmth and aids digestion while the earthy mushrooms soak up all those savory flavors. Trust me, this will become a regular rotation in your cooking repertoire.
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Ingredients
- 2venison loin
- 30 gramsfresh ginger(finely grated)
- 4garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 400 gramsmushrooms(sliced)
- 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 1 tablespoonbrown sugar
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonpepper
- 1 tablespooncornstarch
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Season venison with salt and pepper.
- 3
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch.
- 4
Brush venison with the mixture.
- 5
Grill venison for 4-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
- 6
Remove venison and let it rest.
- 7
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 8
Add ginger and garlic, sauté for 1 minute.
- 9
Add mushrooms, sauté until tender.
- 10
Add the remaining soy sauce mixture, cook until thickened.
- 11
Slice venison and serve with the ginger and mushroom sauté.
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