Grilled Nilgai Backstrap Steaks

(145 words) Nilgai backstrap represents the pinnacle of exotic game meat—tender, flavorful, and remarkably beef-like. Texas hunters discovered that nilgai backstrap rivals premium beef tenderloin when simply grilled, requiring minimal intervention to showcase its quality. This preparation has become the standard introduction to nilgai at hunting lodges and fine dining restaurants across South Texas. The technique honors steakhouse tradition: high heat, minimal seasoning, precise doneness, proper rest. Unlike venison requiring marinades or added fat, nilgai backstrap's natural marbling and mild flavor allow pure grilling without enhancement. This dish appears at celebration dinners and hunting camp feasts, where perfectly grilled backstrap demonstrates nilgai's superiority. It represents successful exotic introduction—an Indian antelope becoming Texas favorite through exceptional meat quality. These steaks convert skeptics and prove wild game can match or exceed domestic meat.