Pheasant with Mustard Cream Sauce

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Pheasant with Mustard Cream Sauce is a classic European game dish featuring tender pheasant meat pan-seared or braised and served with a rich, creamy sauce made from Dijon or whole-grain mustard. It typically includes ingredients like heavy cream, shallots, white wine, and fresh herbs, and is particularly associated with French and British country cooking.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, providing a good source of B vitamins, iron, and selenium. A typical serving contains approximately 450-550 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	490 kcal
Protein	42 g
Carbs	4 g
Fat	33 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	380 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Phosphorus	310 mg
Selenium	28 mcg
Niacin (B3)	9 mg
Vitamin B6	0.8 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Vitamin B12	0.6 mcg

Per 1 serving (approx. 200 g pheasant + 60 g sauce) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Pheasant is a lean, flavorful game bird that was historically a status food in Europe, often served at aristocratic banquets. The mustard cream sauce not only adds a tangy depth but also helps to tenderize the lean meat while providing antioxidants from the mustard seeds.