Grilled Venison with Roasted Parsnips
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite dishes to make when I want something elegant but quick. Venison is such a lean, nutrient rich meat that deserves a simple preparation, and grilling brings out its natural flavors beautifully. Paired with caramelized roasted parsnips and finished with a balsamic glaze, this meal comes together in under an hour with minimal fuss. The whole thing needs just basic pantry staples and a hot grill, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner that tastes restaurant quality.
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Ingredients
- 2venison fillet
- 4 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspsea salt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 2garlic cloves
- 2 sprigsfresh rosemary
- 6 mediumparsnips(peeled and diced)
- 2 tbspbalsamic vinegar
- 2 tbspbrown sugar
- 237 mlwater
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and finely chopped rosemary.
- 3
Rub the marinade all over the venison fillets and let them rest for 15 minutes.
- 4
Grill the venison for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- 5
While the venison is grilling, preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 6
In a large bowl, toss the diced parsnips with balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and water.
- 7
Spread the parsnips on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and caramelized.
- 8
Serve the grilled venison with the roasted parsnips.
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