Sweetbreads à la Parisienne
Sweetbreads à la Parisienne is a classic French dish featuring pan-seared thymus or pancreas glands, typically served in a rich, creamy sauce with mushrooms and often garnished with crayfish tails or truffles. It is a staple of traditional Parisian bistro and haute cuisine, showcasing the refined technique of preparing offal into a luxurious meal.
🍽️ 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 400-500 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 35 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 8 µg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Selenium | 30 µg |
| Phosphorus | 350 mg |
| Zinc | 5 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg |
| Copper | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 serving (about 150 g cooked sweetbreads with sauce) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the French culinary art of transforming humble ingredients into elegant dishes, while nutritionally, sweetbreads are a nutrient-dense organ meat rich in essential nutrients often lacking in modern diets.
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