Pan-Seared Top Loin with Herb Butter
Pan-Seared Top Loin with Herb Butter is a classic steakhouse dish featuring a tender cut from the short loin of beef, quickly cooked in a hot pan and finished with a compound butter infused with fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, and rosemary. It's a staple of Western cuisine, particularly popular in American and European culinary traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, making it a keto-friendly option. A typical 6-ounce serving provides around 400-500 calories, along with key nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 8.5 mg |
| Potassium | 550 mg |
| Phosphorus | 350 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.2 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 12 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.8 mg |
| Selenium | 55 mcg |
Per 1 serving (227 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The herb butter not only adds rich flavor but also helps baste the steak during cooking, creating a juicy, aromatic crust. Nutritionally, the herbs provide antioxidants, while the beef offers highly bioavailable heme iron, which is more easily absorbed than plant-based iron.
