Venison Medallions With Walnut Pesto

Venison Medallions With Walnut Pesto
Preparation time: 15m
Cooking time: 6m
Difficulty:

Ingredients

Venison


  • 1 pack Silver Fern Farms Venison Medallions
  • 1-2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1-2 Tbsp fennel seeds, toasted
  • 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Seasonal roasted vegetables, to serve



Walnut Pesto



  • ½ cup walnuts (fresh if possible)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Handful of flat leaf parsley
  • ¼ cup walnut oil
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp crème fraiche

Method

Step 1

Season each medallion with salt, freshly ground black pepper and toasted fennel seeds. Bring a pan to high heat, add oil and quickly pan fry the medallions for 3 minutes each side. Leave to rest for approximately 3-4 minutes out of the pan.

Step 2

To make pesto, in a food processor combine walnuts, garlic and parsley. With the motor running, drizzle in oils. Add crème fraîche.

Step 3

Serve medallions with seasonal vegetables of your choice, roasted with thyme sprigs, and serve walnut pesto on the side to drizzle over.

Recommended cut
Venison Medallions
These extra lean medallions showcase the delicate, herbaceous flavor and tender, velvety texture of our Pasture-Raised Venison. And thanks to their uniquely subtle taste, these medallions will make a wonderful, delicious vehicle for all of your favorite sauces, herbs, and spices. Pasture-Raised Venison. No Added Hormones EVER. Ships frozen.
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