Lamb Steaks with Mint Sauce
Lamb Steaks with Mint Sauce is a classic British dish featuring pan-seared or grilled lamb steaks served with a bright, tangy sauce made from fresh mint, vinegar, and sugar. The lamb is typically seasoned simply with salt and pepper, while the mint sauce provides a sharp, sweet contrast to the rich meat. It's a staple of traditional British pub food and Sunday roasts.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, making it a hearty, low-carb option. It provides significant amounts of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a typical serving containing roughly 450-600 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 40 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 36 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 7.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 11 mg |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg |
| Selenium | 38 mcg |
| Potassium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
Per 1 lamb steak (200g) with 2 tablespoons mint sauce · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The pairing of lamb and mint is a centuries-old British tradition, believed to aid digestion and cut through the meat's richness. Nutritionally, lamb is one of the best dietary sources of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a fatty acid studied for its potential health benefits.
