Northern Spice-Rubbed Venison Steaks

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-05 · Updated 2026-06-05

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Venison steaks coated with a warming blend of northern spices, pan-seared to medium-rare and finished with a red wine reduction. This American-inspired venison recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs venison steaks, ground coriander, ground juniper berries for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 steaks, about 6 oz each venison steaks
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground juniper berries
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup dry red wine
2 medium shallots, finely chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Combine 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground juniper berries, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a small bowl to create the spice rub.
Step 2: Rub the spice mixture evenly over 4 venison steaks (about 6 oz each) on all sides and let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the steaks and sear for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 130°F.
Step 4: Remove the steaks from the skillet and tent with foil to rest.
Step 5: Add 2 finely chopped shallots to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent. Pour in 1 cup dry red wine, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer for 6-8 minutes until reduced by half and slightly thickened.
Step 6: Serve the venison steaks drizzled with the red wine shallot reduction.