- Remove silver skin from tenderloin. Trim skin and cut medallions into 1-1/2 or 2 inch slices. Lightly pound between plastic wrap.
- Combine olive oil, salt, pepper, juniper berries, cilantro, tarragon, and wine. Put tenderloin into marinade. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Heat a sauté pan; add butter and melt (do not burn). Lightly dust tenderloin with flour.
- Sauté about 2 minutes on each side. Remove to heated platter.
- Add shallots to pan, scraping the pan. Cook about 30 seconds or until transparent. Do not brown. Add mushrooms; sauté 2-3 minutes.
- Add wine. Bring sauce to slight simmer. Reduce to 1/3 volume. Spoon over venison and serve.
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