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Venison Medallions with Herbs and Mustard

Try this Paleo-friendly recipe for venison medallions with herbs and mustard. Delicious and healthy, perfect for a special dinner!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Deer, Keto Venison, Paleo Venison, Venison, Venison Medallions
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 927kcal
Cost $15

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Begin by combining chopped nuts, cumin, and thyme in a bowl. Season the mixture with a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
    1 cup chopped walnuts, 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Next, coat each medallion with mustard and then thoroughly coat them with the nut and spice mixture.
    1 ½ lb venison tenderloin, ½ cup Dijon mustard
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add your desired cooking fat. Once hot, add the medallions and cook them until they are well-browned on each side. This should take about 5 minutes per side. They should reach 165°F internally for safety.
    3 tablespoon cooking fat
  • Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors and textures!

Notes

  • For safety, venison should always be cooked to 165° internally at the thickest part of the medallion.  I recommend using a meat thermometer to gauge the internal temperature, removing it from the heat at 160°F, covering it, and letting it rest for 10 minutes before slicing it to serve. 
  • Specifically, ask for or look for venison tenderloin for this preparation method as it will be the most tender. 
  • If using a different cut of venison, you may want to marinate the meat before cooking, to help tenderize it. 

Nutrition

Serving: 3g | Calories: 927kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 72g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 36g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 574mg | Potassium: 1119mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 11mg