Vegetarian Grilled Venison Steaks with Herbed Butter

Experience a plant-based twist on a classic favorite with these Vegetarian Grilled "Venison" Steaks, featuring hearty portobello mushroom caps infused with a savory marinade of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and soy sauce. Perfectly grilled to achieve a smoky char, these mushroom steaks are elevated with a luxurious dollop of homemade herbed butter, bursting with fresh parsley, thyme, and zesty lemon. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vegetarian recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or outdoor cookouts, offering a satisfying, meat-free alternative that's rich in flavor and texture. Serve alongside your favorite sides for a meal that's both wholesome and indulgent.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large portobello mushroom caps
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 0.25 teaspoon salt (for herbed butter)
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (for herbed butter)

Directions

Step 1

Clean the portobello mushrooms by wiping them with a damp paper towel and removing the stems carefully.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt.

Step 3

Brush the marinade generously over both sides of the portobello mushrooms, allowing them to soak in the flavors for about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, prepare the herbed butter by combining softened unsalted butter, chopped parsley, chopped thyme, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Step 5

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Place the marinated portobello mushrooms on the hot grill, gill side up. Grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they develop char marks and become tender.

Step 7

Once grilled, remove the mushrooms from the heat and let them rest for 2 minutes.

Step 8

To serve, place a grilled portobello steak on a plate and top each with a generous dollop of the herbed butter.

Step 9

Allow the butter to melt slightly over the warm mushrooms before serving. Enjoy your vegetarian grilled portobello steaks with a side of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(617.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	788.8

Total Fat 75.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 1461.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 25.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 10.7g
Protein 11.2g	0%

Vitamin D 28.0IU	0%
Calcium 69.7mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 1649.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 82.4%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 12.1%