Spiced Venison With Parsnip Puree And Parsley Oil

Serves: 6

Ally Shanahan

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

49

Sweetness

50

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1

Salt

1 tsp

Sugar

1 tbsp

Canola Oil

2 tbsps

Fennel (ground)

Directions:

1

Bring a large quantity of salted water to a boil

2

Fill another bowl with water and add ice

3

Add the parsley to the boiling water and blanch until softened, about 2 minutes

4

Transfer to the ice water

5

When cold, drain and squeeze the parsley well to remove as much water as possible

6

Transfer to a blender and add the salt and sugar

7

Start the machine, and add the oil in a thin, steady stream

8

Blend until the blender jar feels slightly warm, 3 to 5 minutes

9

To make the parsnips, combine them and the garlic in a large saucepan, then add water to cover and a pinch of salt

10

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the point of a knife inserted into the parsnips meets no resistance, about 25 minutes

11

Drain, transfer to a food processor, and puree

12

Add the honey and butter and season with salt and pepper to taste

13

Pulse to blend

14

Keep warm

15

To make the venison, combine the fennel, coriander, cardamom, and black pepper on a large plate and mix

16

Season the venison with the salt to taste and roll it lightly in the spice mixture to coat evenly

17

Heat a large skillet over high heat

18

Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan

19

Add the venison and sear it, turning once, about 8 minutes for medium-rare

20

Allow the meat to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into 6 pieces each

21

PLATING: Divide the puree among 4 serving plates

22

Surround each portion with 3 upright pieces of the venison, drizzle over the parsley oil, and serve