Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Red Wine Reduction

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Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Red Wine Reduction is a classic European-inspired dish featuring tender lamb chops quickly seared to a golden crust, then finished with a rich, glossy sauce made from red wine, shallots, and herbs. The key ingredients include lamb loin or rib chops, a dry red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, beef or lamb stock, garlic, rosemary, and thyme.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, providing a substantial amount of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12. A typical serving of two chops with sauce contains roughly 450-600 calories, depending on the cut of lamb and the amount of sauce used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	520 kcal
Protein	38 g
Carbs	5 g
Fat	38 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	480 mg
Iron	4.2 mg
Zinc	7.5 mg
Vitamin B12	4.8 mcg
Phosphorus	310 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Selenium	38 mcg
Niacin (B3)	9.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg

Per 3 lamb chops with sauce (approx. 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The technique of deglazing the pan with wine to create a sauce is a cornerstone of French cooking, adding deep flavor while incorporating the savory browned bits from the meat. Nutritionally, lamb is a dense source of heme iron, which is more easily absorbed by the body than plant-based iron sources.