Lamb Shoulder Steaks with Mint Sauce
Lamb Shoulder Steaks with Mint Sauce is a classic British dish featuring tender, marinated lamb chops grilled or pan-fried and served with a bright, herbaceous sauce. The main ingredients are lamb shoulder steaks, fresh mint, vinegar, sugar, and often a touch of mustard or jelly. It's a staple of traditional English pub fare and Sunday roasts.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates coming mainly from the sauce. It is an excellent source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12. A typical serving of two small steaks with sauce contains approximately 450-550 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 36 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 4.2 mg |
| Zinc | 6.8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.5 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 10.2 mg |
| Selenium | 35 µg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
Per 2 small lamb shoulder steaks (approx. 150g cooked) with 2 tbsp mint sauce · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The combination of rich, fatty lamb with sharp, acidic mint sauce is a classic example of flavor balancing in British cuisine. Nutritionally, the mint aids digestion of the fatty meat, while the lamb provides highly bioavailable heme iron.
