Lamb Fricassee

Lamb fricassee is a classic French stew where tender pieces of lamb are browned and then slowly simmered in a rich, creamy white sauce, often enriched with onions, carrots, and herbs. It's a comforting dish that transforms tougher cuts into melt-in-your-mouth morsels, typically served with crusty bread or over rice to soak up the luxurious gravy.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the lamb and fat from the creamy sauce, providing a hearty, calorie-dense meal (roughly 500-700 calories per serving). It's a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, though the creamy sauce adds significant saturated fat.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	600 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Zinc	5.0 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	6.0 mg
Selenium	20 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, fricassee represents a classic French 'white stew' technique where the meat is browned but the sauce isn't darkened with flour, resulting in its distinctive pale, elegant appearance. Nutritionally, the slow cooking method helps break down collagen in the lamb, making it easier to digest while preserving its nutritional value.