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Aug 03, 2026

Venison Tartare

Recipe by Lauren Hamai

Delicate hand-diced venison loin mingles with briny capers, shallot, and roasted peppers in this classic tartare, brightened by a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing. Finished with a rich egg yolk and served with crostini or cucumber, it's an elegant bite for the adventurous eater.

PREP TIME:

10 min.

SERVES:

3 - 4

Ingredients
Supporting Ingredients
Directions
Step 1

Fold all ingredients together in a large bowl, season with salt and fresh cracked black pepper.

Step 2

Chill in the fridge while you make your sauce.

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Venison Tartare Sauce
Ingredients
  • 2 tsp Dijon or whole grain mustard
  • 1 tsp reserved caper juice
  • 1/2 a lemon, zested then juiced
  • extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Step 1

Slowly whisk in EVOO till a thick dressing is formed.

Step 2

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Fold sauce into tartare mix until combined.

Step 4

Test for seasoning then place in a serving bowl.

Step 5

Top with a raw egg yolk (optional) and serve with crostini, cucumber slices, crackers, etc.

Step 6

Mix yolk in just before serving.

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