Grilled Venison with Pea and Mint Sauce
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, nutritious meat that's packed with iron and B vitamins, making it a fantastic choice for a wholesome meal. The bright pea and mint sauce cuts through the richness of the meat beautifully, and honestly, the combination feels fancy enough for company yet simple enough for a Tuesday night. Fresh mint gives everything a lovely spring flavor, and the best part is you probably have most of these ingredients on hand already.
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Ingredients
- 2venison loin
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonpepper
- 4garlic cloves
- 237 mlfresh mint leaves
- 473 mlfrozen peas
- 237 mlchicken broth
- 2 tablespoonslemon juice
- 1 teaspoonsugar
- 2 tablespoonsbutter
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Instructions
- 1
Season the venison loins with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a grill pan over medium heat.
- 3
Add the venison loins to the pan and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides.
- 4
Remove the venison from the pan and let it rest.
- 5
In a saucepan, sauté the garlic cloves in the remaining olive oil until fragrant.
- 6
Add the frozen peas, chicken broth, lemon juice, sugar, and mint leaves. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the peas are tender.
Tip: If needed, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- 7
Stir in the butter until melted.
- 8
Serve the grilled venison with the warm pea and mint sauce.
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