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Garlic butter venison sirloin steaks in a cast iron skillet.
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Garlic Butter Venison Sirloin

These garlic butter venison sirloins are juicy, tender, and full of flavor! Topped with homemade herb garlic butter and pan-seared to perfection, you are going to love these venison steaks.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Resting time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cook venison steak, garlic butter venison sirloin, venison recipes, venison sirloin, venison steak recipe
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 760kcal
Author: Laura Ascher

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Sirloin

  • 2 venison sirloin steaks about 10–12 oz each
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ sea salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper optional

For the Garlic Butter

  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
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Instructions

  • Set steaks out 15-20 minutes ahead of time.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and thyme. Set aside.
  • Pat the venison steaks dry with a paper towel. Rub both sides lightly with olive oil.
  • In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, brown sugar, and cayenne (if using).
  • Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the steaks.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet medium heat*. Cook the steaks for 3–5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired doneness. (I shoot for about 130–140°F for medium-rare to medium. See notes below.
  • Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before serving. Top with garlic herb butter and enjoy.