Grilled Sirloin Cap with Garlic Butter
Grilled Sirloin Cap with Garlic Butter is a beloved Brazilian steakhouse dish featuring a juicy, well-marbled cut of beef known as 'picanha'. It is typically seasoned simply with coarse salt, grilled to perfection, and finished with a rich, aromatic garlic butter. This preparation highlights the natural flavor and tenderness of the beef.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in protein and fat, with virtually no carbohydrates. A typical serving provides significant amounts of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, especially B12, and generally ranges from 400 to 600 calories depending on the cut size and amount of butter used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 600 mg |
| Phosphorus | 350 mg |
| Zinc | 8 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 10 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 µg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Selenium | 50 µg |
Per 1 serving (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, picanha is the undisputed star of the Brazilian 'churrasco' (barbecue) tradition, where it is often grilled on a large skewer over an open flame. Nutritionally, the garlic butter not only adds flavor but also contains compounds like allicin, which may offer some antioxidant benefits alongside the rich fats.
