Pan-Seared Emu Medallions with Red Wine Reduction
Pan-Seared Emu Medallions with Red Wine Reduction is a gourmet dish featuring tender, lean cuts of emu meat, seared to perfection and served with a rich, savory red wine sauce. Originating from Australia, where emu is a traditional game meat, the dish often incorporates herbs like rosemary and thyme, along with garlic and shallots for depth of flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is exceptionally high in protein and very low in carbohydrates, making it a nutrient-dense option. It provides key nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie ballpark of 250-350 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbs | 3 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 5.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 serving (150 g emu medallions with 2 tbsp sauce) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Emu meat is a unique, lean red meat that's lower in fat than many traditional meats and has a flavor profile often compared to lean beef. It's culturally significant in Australian cuisine, where emu is one of the country's native animals featured on the coat of arms.
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