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🥩 Garlic Butter Venison Steak (Pan-Seared)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb venison steaks backstrap or tenderloin works best
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Pat steaks dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add steaks and sear 2–3 minutes per side (depending on thickness) for medium-rare.
  4. Lower heat, add butter, garlic, and herbs. Spoon melted butter over steaks for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Remove from skillet, rest 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

Venison is very lean — don’t overcook it, or it will dry out. Aim for medium-rare (135°F).