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Lamb leg steaks
Calories & nutrition facts
grilled, lean
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 198 kcal —
- Protein 29 g 58%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 9 g 12%
- Saturated fat 3.6 g 18%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 70 mg 3%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.3 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 0.08 mg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.21 mg 18%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.28 mg 22%
- Niacin (B3) 8.1 mg 51%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.4 mg 28%
- Vitamin B6 0.32 mg 19%
- Biotin (B7) 3 µg 10%
- Folate (B9) 2 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 3 µg 125%
Minerals
- Calcium 20 mg 2%
- Iron 2.2 mg 12%
- Magnesium 29 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 260 mg 21%
- Potassium 420 mg 9%
- Zinc 4.7 mg 43%
- Copper 0.11 mg 12%
- Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
- Selenium 4 µg 7%
- Iodine 6 µg 4%
Similar foods
- Lamb leg chopsgrilled, lean and fat221 kcal / 100 g
- Lamb leg jointroasted, lean210 kcal / 100 g
- Pork leg steaklean & fat, grilled141 kcal / 100 g
- Mutton leglean, roasted188 kcal / 100 g
- Sheep leglean, braised without fat181 kcal / 100 g
- Pork loin steaksgrilled, lean194 kcal / 100 g
- Sheep leg schnitzellean, raw128 kcal / 100 g
- New Zealand lamb loin chopsfrozen, grilled, lean249 kcal / 100 g
- Whole lamb legnew zealand, chilled, roasted, lean207 kcal / 100 g
- Boneless veal leg steaklean, baked, roasted, fried, grilled or bbq'd, no added fat157 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Lamb leg steaks
How do you pan-fry lamb leg steaks?
Pat them dry and season, then sear in a very hot pan with a little oil for about 3–4 minutes on each side for medium, depending on thickness. Rest for 5 minutes before serving; a thermometer gives the clearest check, with 63 °C for medium-rare followed by a 3-minute rest.
How do you stop lamb leg steaks from drying out?
Avoid cooking them for too long: these lean steaks are best cooked quickly over high heat, then rested for 5 minutes so the juices settle. Slice across the grain, which makes each bite more tender.
What should you look for when buying lamb leg steaks?
Choose steaks with a fresh smell, moist but not sticky surfaces and fairly even thickness so they cook at the same rate. A little fine marbling helps keep them juicy; trim only thick outer fat if you prefer.
What goes well with lamb leg steaks?
Pair them with mint sauce or a mint-and-yoghurt dressing, plus roast potatoes and green vegetables. Garlic, rosemary and lemon are classic seasonings; they also work in a warm salad with aubergine or courgette.
Can you grill lamb leg steaks on a barbecue?
Yes. Get the barbecue hot, brush the steaks lightly with oil and grill for about 3–4 minutes per side, turning once; thicker steaks need longer. Rest them for 5 minutes before cutting.
How should you store lamb leg steaks?
Keep them covered in the fridge and cook them by the use-by date. Freeze them promptly if you will not use them in time, wrapped airtight; thaw in the fridge and use within a day of thawing.
How much protein is in lamb leg steaks?
A 100 g portion provides 29 g of protein. Lamb leg steaks are also high in zinc, with 4.7 mg per 100 g.
How do lamb leg steaks compare with lamb chump steaks?
Lamb leg steaks are leaner: they have 9 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 20.4 g in lamb chump steaks. Chump steaks have 283 kcal per 100 g, while lamb leg steaks provide 198 kcal.
Source: CoFID (UK) 18-133 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
