Pan-Seared Duck Breast
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Pan-Seared Duck Breast

Crispy-skinned duck breast with a cherry port reduction and roasted sweet potatoes.

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40 min2 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving

649Cal

45 g

Protein

40 g

Carbs

33 g

Fat

Ingredients

  • Duck breast

    2 pieces (200g each)

    704 Cal
  • Sweet potatoes

    300 g

    258 Cal
  • Cherries (pitted)

    100 g

    50 Cal
  • Port wine

    80 ml

    64 Cal
  • Butter

    1 tbsp

    102 Cal
  • Fresh thyme

    3 sprigs

    0 Cal
  • Olive oil

    1 tbsp

    120 Cal

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Cube sweet potatoes, toss with olive oil, and roast for 25 minutes.

  2. 2

    Score duck skin in a crosshatch pattern. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Place duck skin-side down in a cold pan. Turn heat to medium and render fat for 8 minutes.

  4. 4

    Flip and cook 4 more minutes for medium-rare. Rest for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    In the same pan, add cherries and port wine. Simmer until reduced by half. Finish with butter.

  6. 6

    Slice duck and serve with sweet potatoes and cherry sauce.

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