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Venison is available much of the year and certainly throughout the autumn and winter months. It is such lean healthy meat that it is worth putting on your list more often, especially when you do see it available. Ingredients (Serves 4) • Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon • 1tbsp each chopped chervil and chopped parsley • 50g butter, softened • 75g fine oatmeal • Salt and black pepper • 4 venison steaks • Little oil or butter for cooking • To serve: New potatoes and salad Method 1. Put aside 1 teaspoon of the lemon zest. Mix the rest and the juice with the herbs and butter until well blended. Then roll up in a sheet of foil or clingfilm and freeze until required. Venison Steaks in Oatmeal with Herb Butter A lean and healthy meal

2. Mix the oatmeal with the rest of the lemon rind and plenty of seasoning. Coat each steak thoroughly in the oatmeal and chill ten minutes. 3. Either grill or fry the steaks, not too quickly, for only about 3 minutes each side. Transfer to the oven and keep warm whilst cooking the rest. 4. Serve with new potatoes and a slice or two of the lemon butter, plus a winter salad.

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