Pan-Seared Lamb Loin with Mint Sauce
Pan-Seared Lamb Loin with Mint Sauce is a classic British dish featuring tender, quickly cooked lamb loin chops served with a bright, herbaceous mint sauce. The dish typically includes lamb loin, fresh mint, vinegar, sugar, and sometimes a touch of Dijon mustard or shallots. It is a staple of traditional British cuisine, particularly associated with Sunday roasts and spring celebrations.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates. It provides key nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12. A typical serving contains roughly 450-550 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 35 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Zinc | 5.8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.4 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 9.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Selenium | 32 µg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
Per 1 serving (approx. 170 g lamb loin + 2 tbsp sauce) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The pairing of rich lamb with sharp, sweet mint sauce is a classic British culinary tradition, believed to aid digestion and cut through the meat's richness. Nutritionally, lamb is one of the best dietary sources of bioavailable iron and the antioxidant glutathione.
