Pan-Seared Pheasant Liver – Spanish Style

# A rustic yet elegant dish for a cozy evening — tender pheasant livers seared with port wine, served with sweet peas, blistered padrón peppers, and a drizzle of fresh herb oil. A true taste of the wild, best enjoyed with good bread and good company.

Pan-Seared Pheasant Liver – Spanish Style

Liver from 10–12 pheasants
12 oz fresh or frozen peas
10–12 padrón peppers (or small green peppers)
1 large bunch fresh chervil (or flat-leaf parsley as a substitute)
½ cup olive oil
​​​​​​​½ cup red port wine
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crusty bread, for serving

Method:

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a little olive oil.

  2. Add the pheasant livers and sear for about 30 seconds—just enough to brown the surface without overcooking.

  3. Pour in the port wine and toss or stir until the liquid reduces and coats the livers. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. In a blender, combine chervil (or parsley) with olive oil and blend for about 5 minutes. Let it sit for a few hours so the herbs settle—use only the clear green oil on top.

  5. In another pan, quickly sear the padrón peppers in oil or butter until blistered and tender. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

  6. Serve the livers with peas and peppers, drizzle with the chervil oil, and finish with a slice of crusty bread.