Pan-Seared Moose Loin
Pan-Seared Moose Loin is a gourmet dish featuring a lean, tender cut of moose meat, typically seasoned with herbs like rosemary and thyme, and cooked in a hot skillet with oil or butter to create a flavorful crust. Originating from North American and Scandinavian cuisines, it is a prized game meat dish often served with root vegetables or a red wine reduction.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is extremely high in protein and very low in carbohydrates, with minimal fat depending on preparation. It provides key nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12, with a rough calorie ballpark of 250-300 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 70 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Zinc | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Selenium | 30 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
Per 4 oz (113 g) cooked moose loin · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Moose meat is a lean, sustainable wild game alternative to beef, often foraged or hunted, and it's culturally significant in Indigenous and rural communities across the Northern Hemisphere for its rich flavor and high nutritional density.
