ALMOND-CARAMELIZED DUCK BREASTS WITH AMARETTO JUS

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Categories     Sauce     Duck     Side     Broil     Dinner     Almond     Kosher     Boil

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup amaretto
1/3 cup ruby port
1/3 cup dry red wine
3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
4 (6-ounce) boneless, skin-on duck breast halves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon grapeseed or other neutral oil
1 cup Jordan almonds, preferably all white
2 teaspoons honey
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Arrange one oven rack in the lowest position. Place another oven rack 8 inches from the broiler heat source. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Bring the vinegar, amaretto, port, wine, and fennel to a boil over high heat in a medium saucepan. Continue boiling rapidly until syrupy and reduced to 1/3 cup, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Season both sides of the duck breasts with salt and pepper. Add the oil to the pan, swirling to coat the bottom, then add the duck, skin side down. Transfer the pan to the lowest rack in the oven. Cook until the skin is dark golden brown and the meat feels firm, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Transfer the duck to a rimmed baking sheet, skin side up. Let rest for 5 minutes. (The meat will be medium-rare.) Heat the oven to broil, preferably a low broil setting if you have it.
  • With another heavy skillet, firmly press down on the almonds until they are all crushed into tiny bits. Spread the crushed almonds in a thin, even layer. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon honey on the skin side of each duck breast, then press into the almonds. Return to the baking sheet, skin side up. Fill in any gaps with the almonds; the whole skin side should be evenly coated.
  • Broil until the almonds are toasted and the sugar starts to melt, about 7 minutes. Check on the crust occasionally; you don't want the almonds to burn before the sugar starts to melt. Remove from the broiler and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • While the duck rests, heat the sauce over low heat until hot. Whisk in the butter, a little at a time, until the sauce emulsifies. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Divide the sauce among serving plates and arrange a duck breast on each.

Zeebar TV magazine
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This dish was delicious! The duck was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. It was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Obafemi Mosaku
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I love this recipe! The duck is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I serve it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. It's a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend this recipe.


Cristy Davis
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This recipe was a bit challenging, but it was worth it. The duck was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Free Freebwoy
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The duck was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. Everyone loved it. I would definitely make this dish again.


Muddassir Hassan
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The duck was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. It was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Moegamat-Ziyaat Fagodien
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The duck was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Dion Haun
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The duck was cooked to perfection and the sauce was divine. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this dish again.


King of King
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I am not a big fan of duck, but I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. The duck was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely make this dish again.


Kisirinya Joseph
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I made this dish for a special occasion dinner and it was a huge success! The duck was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I especially liked the addition of amaretto, which gave the dish a unique and flavorful twist. I will definitely be


Asim baloch Asim baloch
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This almond-caramelized duck breast with amaretto jus recipe was a delight! The duck was cooked perfectly, and the jus was rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. It was a hit with my dinner guests! I would defini