Seared Ostrich Oyster with Peppercorn Sauce
Seared Ostrich Oyster with Peppercorn Sauce is a luxurious main course featuring a tender cut of ostrich meat, often called the 'oyster' for its prized tenderness and flavor. The meat is typically seared to a perfect medium-rare and served with a creamy, pungent peppercorn sauce. This dish is a specialty found in fine dining establishments, particularly in South Africa and Australia, where ostrich farming is prominent.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is an exceptionally high-protein, low-carbohydrate meal, with the ostrich meat providing lean protein and the sauce contributing most of the fat. A typical serving is a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, and generally ranges from 450 to 550 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 45 g |
| Carbs | 3 g |
| Fat | 34 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 5.2 mg |
| Zinc | 6.8 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 12 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.5 µg |
| Selenium | 38 µg |
| Phosphorus | 310 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 serving (approx. 180 g ostrich meat + 60 g sauce) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Ostrich meat is a unique red meat that is surprisingly lean, often compared to beef in taste but with a lower fat and cholesterol profile. Culturally, it represents a shift towards sustainable and novel game meats in modern gastronomy.
