Lamb Loin Steaks with Mint Sauce
Lamb Loin Steaks with Mint Sauce is a classic British dish featuring tender, pan-seared or grilled lamb loin steaks served with a vibrant, tangy mint sauce. The sauce traditionally combines fresh mint, vinegar, sugar, and sometimes onion or apple, creating a bright contrast to the rich, savory meat. It's a staple of British Sunday roasts and pub cuisine.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with virtually no carbohydrates. It provides essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12. A typical serving (steak plus sauce) is roughly in the 400-500 calorie range.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbs | 3 g |
| Fat | 33 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 85 mg |
| Iron | 2.8 mg |
| Zinc | 5.1 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.2 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Selenium | 35 µg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
Per 1 lamb loin steak (170 g) with 2 tbsp mint sauce · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The pairing of lamb and mint is a quintessential British flavor combination, believed to date back to Roman times when mint was used to aid digestion. Nutritionally, the mint sauce's acidity can help cut through the richness of the lamb's fat.
