Best 13 Sauteed Duck Breasts With Wild Mushrooms Recipes

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Are you looking for a tantalizing culinary experience that combines the rich flavors of duck breasts with the earthy goodness of wild mushrooms? Look no further! In this article, we present you with a guide to creating a delectable dish of sauteed duck breasts accompanied by an array of wild mushrooms. Whether you prefer the robust portobello or the delicate chanterelle, this recipe offers a diverse selection of mushrooms to complement the tender duck breasts.

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ROASTED DUCK BREASTS WITH WILD MUSHROOM STUFFING AND RED-WINE SAUCE



Roasted Duck Breasts with Wild Mushroom Stuffing and Red-Wine Sauce image

Make like you're in a five-star restaurant by cooking up this decadent roast duck dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 loaves, day-old rustic white bread, crusts removed, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 12 cups)
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
2 leeks, white and pale-green parts only, cut into 1/4-inch dice, rinsed well
1/2 pound celery root, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 cloves garlic, minced
12 ounces assorted wild and cultivated mushrooms, (such as black trumpet, hedgehog, oyster, chanterelle, cremini, and button mushrooms), thinly sliced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
4 duck breast halves (each about 14 ounces), cold
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons port (optional)
1/2 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Make the stuffing: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake bread cubes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet until just golden, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely. Pulse in a food processor (in batches, if needed) until coarse crumbs form, about 15 seconds; transfer to a bowl. Add 1/4 cup oil; toss well. Spread breadcrumb mixture on the baking sheet, and bake, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat until butter has melted. Add leeks, celery root, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until leeks are soft, about 15 minutes. Raise heat to medium. Stir in mushrooms and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are soft, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir vegetable mixture into breadcrumb mixture; let cool completely.
  • Prepare the duck: Place duck breasts, skin sides up, on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, score lines, 1/2 inch apart, in a cross-hatch pattern into the fat; cut almost all the way through, but do not cut into flesh. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Cut six 14-inch pieces of kitchen twine. Lay 3 pieces of twine about 2 inches apart on cutting board. Place 1 duck breast half, skin side down, crosswise over twine. Place about 1/2 cup stuffing on top of duck. Top with another breast half, skin side up. Tie together tightly with the twine. Repeat with remaining breasts. Stuffed duck can be refrigerated, covered, overnight. Bring to room temperature before cooking.
  • Bake remaining stuffing: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish; set aside. Stir together remaining stuffing and 1 1/4 cups stock in a large bowl. Transfer to prepared dish. Bake until top is crisp and pale golden brown but center is moist, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the duck: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add duck breasts to skillet. Cook, turning once, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer breasts to a plate; pour fat from skillet into a heatproof container. Return breasts to skillet, and place in oven. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 125 degrees.for rare, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let rest in a warm place, loosely covered with foil, 15 minutes. Pour fat from skillet.
  • Make the sauce: Lightly wipe out skillet, and place over medium-high heat. Add wine; cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add port, if desired, and stock. Simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add accumulated juices from the duck to skillet. Season with salt and pepper; whisk in butter. Pour sauce through a fine sieve into a gravy boat. Slice duck, and serve drizzled with sauce, with baked stuffing on the side.

SAUTEED DUCK BREASTS WITH WILD MUSHROOMS



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Categories     Duck     Mushroom     Poultry     Sauté     Dinner     Fall     Bon Appétit     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 8-ounce boneless duck breast halves with skin
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 pounds assorted wild mushrooms (such as oyster, portobello with gills scraped out, and stemmed shiitake), sliced (about 9 cups)
1 cup thinly sliced shallots
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Using sharp knife, score skin of duck breasts diagonally to create 3/4-inch-wide diamond pattern; pat dry. Sprinkle duck with salt and pepper. Heat heavy large skillet over high heat. Add duck breasts, skin side down. Cook until skin is deep golden brown, about 8 minutes. Turn duck over; cook about 3 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to rimmed baking sheet and keep warm in oven.
  • Pour all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet. Add oil. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add mushrooms and shallots and sauté until mushrooms are tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add wine and stir until juices thicken, scraping up browned bits, about 1 minute.
  • Place 1 duck breast on each of 4 plates. Pour mushroom sauce over, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

SAUTEED DUCK BREAST WITH WILD MUSHROOMS AND CARROT-CAULIFLOWER PUREE



Sauteed Duck Breast with Wild Mushrooms and Carrot-Cauliflower Puree image

A creamy carrot-cauliflower puree makes a gorgeous bed for duck breasts with crispy skin and a mushroom sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound assorted fresh mushrooms, such as porcini, oyster and chanterelles
Four 6- to 8-ounce boneless Pekin duck breasts with skin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Carrot-Cauliflower Puree, recipe follows

Steps:

  • Clean and trim the mushrooms, then halve or quarter them lengthwise to accentuate the natural shapes of the different mushrooms.
  • Score the duck skin in a crosshatch pattern with a small sharp knife. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, then add the mushrooms, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until the mushrooms are golden and any liquid they give off evaporates, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the broth, butter, lemon juice and parsley and cook, swirling the skillet, until the butter melts and the liquid forms a sauce. Keep warm.
  • Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then add the duck skin-side down. Cook until the fat begins to render from the skin, about 2 minutes, and then reduce the heat to medium. Pour any excess fat from the pan as needed while cooking the duck (use a large spatula to hold the duck in place). Continue to cook the duck, uncovered, without turning, until the skin is golden brown and crisp, about 10 minutes. Turn the duck over and continue to cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast registers 135 degrees F for medium rare, about 1 minute more. Transfer the duck to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Slice each duck breast into 5 to 6 pieces diagonally. Divide the Carrot-Cauliflower Puree among 4 plates, then top with the sliced duck breasts. Spoon the mushrooms and sauce around the plates and serve.
  • 3/4 pound carrots, cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 pound cauliflower florets, trimmed and cut into small pieces
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Put the carrots and cauliflower in a heavy medium saucepan with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, cover and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook until the vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the vegetables to a food processor. Add the heavy cream and process until very smooth. Return the puree to the saucepan, reheat over medium heat and season with salt and pepper. (The puree can be made up to a day ahead and reheated.)

SAUTEED WILD MUSHROOMS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds mixed wild mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake, porcini, and portobello
1/2 cup good olive oil
1 cup chopped shallots (4 large)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped garlic (6 cloves)
1 cup chopped flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Brush the caps of each mushroom with a clean sponge. Remove and discard the stems. Slice the small mushrooms thickly and cut the large ones in a large dice.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large (11 - inch) Dutch oven or saucepan. Add the shallots and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, or until the shallots are translucent. Add the butter, mushrooms, salt, and pepper and cook over medium heat for 8 minutes, until they are tender and begin to release their juices, stirring often. Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Toss in the parsley, sprinkle with salt, and serve warm.

SAUTEED WILD MUSHROOMS



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From A Taste of Italy (1996) by The American Cooking Guild: "Wild mushrooms are a specialty of northern Italy; golden brown porcini is the undisputed favorite. Rehydrate dried mushrooms with a 30-minute soak in hot water. Rinse well; trim off the tough parts. Strain soaking liquid through a coffee filter; save for pasta sauces or soups. At a fancy restaurant, an appetizer of sauteed wild mushrooms on bruschetta costs a king's ransom! Try it at home; embellish the top with shaved Parmesan cheese."

Provided by Heather3271

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb wild mushroom, mixed (porcini, shiitake, morels, oyster, chanterelles or a wild and domestic blend)
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram
1 tablespoon fresh chives
1 -2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (to taste)
salt and black pepper, freshly ground (to taste)
4 -5 slices Italian bread, grilled, preferably bruschetta

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat.
  • Saute mushrooms 4 minutes or until liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated.
  • Stir in garlic, herbs, and vinegar; cook 30 seconds more.
  • Remove to a heated serving dish.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Serve on grilled bread (bruschetta).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.3, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 122.7, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.1, Protein 5.3

SEARED CRISPY SKIN DUCK BREAST WITH DUCK FAT FRIED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY



Seared Crispy Skin Duck Breast With Duck Fat Fried Potatoes Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: duck breast, salt, pepper, fingerling potato, fresh rosemary, red wine, chicken stock, orange, honey

Provided by Rie McClenny

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb duck breast, 1-pound
1 salt, to taste
1 pepper, to taste
1 lb fingerling potato
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 cup red wine
1 cup chicken stock
½ orange
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Pat dry the duck breasts with a paper towel.
  • Score the duck skin with sharp knife, making sure to not cut into the flesh.
  • Season the duck breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Add the potatoes to a pot of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain the potatoes in a colander.
  • Using the bottom of a ramekin or your palm, gently smash the potatoes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Starting with a cold and dry oven-safe skillet, place the duck breasts skin side down. Cook for 12-15 minutes over medium heat.
  • Flip the breasts over and sear the other side for 1 minute. Flip to the skin side down, and transfer the skillet to the oven.
  • Roast for 4 minutes for medium-rare, or 6 minutes for medium.
  • Rest the duck skin-side up for 10 minutes. Do not discard the fat in the pan.
  • In a small pot, combine the red wine, chicken stock, orange juice, and honey and reduce by half over medium heat.
  • Fry the potatoes with remaining duck fat in the pan, until golden brown, 5-6 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and rosemary.
  • Slice the duck ½-inch (1 cm) pieces.
  • Serve with the sauce and the potatoes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1329 calories, Carbohydrate 117 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 94 grams, Sugar 34 grams

PAN-ROASTED DUCK WITH WILD MUSHROOMS



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Magret is the term used for the large breasts of a Muscovy duck, found at many butcher shops and supermarkets or easily purchased online. Each breast weighs about 12 ounces, enough for 2 portions.They are best served rare or medium-rare, like a beef steak. If using smaller duck breasts, reduce the cooking time accordingly. The deeply flavored sauce is made from dried wild mushrooms and a mixture of cultivated mushrooms sautéed with garlic and parsley finishes the dish. If wild chanterelles or porcini are available, by all means, add them to the mixture, too. Mashed squash or sweet potato would make a nice accompaniment.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     poultry, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup crumbled or chopped dried wild mushrooms, such as porcini or morels (about 1 ounce)
3 (12-ounce) boneless, skin-on Muscovy duck breasts
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 large thyme sprig
1 bay leaf
1 pound sliced cultivated mushrooms, such as king trumpet, oyster or shiitake
2 to 3 small garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Rinse dried mushrooms to remove sand or dirt and place in a bowl. Cover with boiling water and let steep for 30 minutes.
  • Lay duck breasts skin-side down on a cutting board. With your fingers, remove the thin tenderloins from the underside of each breast and reserve for sauce. With a sharp knife, trim away any gristle. Turn breasts skin-side up and trim excess fat from the edges. Score the skins in a diamond pattern. Season generously with salt and pepper, transfer to a plate and leave at cool room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Put olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the reserved tenderloins and brown well on both sides. Add butter and flour to pan, and cook, stirring, until mixture is lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add soaked mushrooms and soaking liquid, and stir well as sauce begins to thicken. Add wine, thyme and bay leaf, turn heat to low, and simmer gently until gravylike, but not too thick, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and discard tenderloins, thyme and bay leaf. Taste sauce and adjust seasoning. Keep warm. (Sauce may be prepared several hours or up to 2 days in advance.)
  • Set a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, add duck breasts to skillet skin-side down and let sizzle. Lower heat to medium and cook for about 7 or 8 minutes, making sure skin doesn't brown too quickly. (This will render fat and crisp the skin.) Turn breasts over and cook 3 minutes more for rare (thermometer should read 120 degrees), or 4 to 5 minutes for medium-rare (thermometer should read 125 degrees). Transfer to a warm platter and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Pour off all but 2 tablespoons rendered fat from the pan, and raise heat to medium-high. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, letting them brown nicely. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat and stir in garlic and parsley.
  • Slice duck 1/4-inch thick, crosswise at a slight angle, and serve immediately. Each serving should have 4 to 5 slices of duck, a large spoonful of mushrooms and a bit of sauce.

DUCK WITH WILD MUSHROOMS AND FIG SAUCE



Duck with Wild Mushrooms and Fig Sauce image

Provided by Roy Breiman

Categories     Duck     Mushroom     Bake     Fig     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

30 dried black Mission figs
2 cups dry red wine
2 1/4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
2 cinnamon sticks
5 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup finely chopped shallots
1 pound assorted fresh wild mushrooms (such as portobello, chanterelle, oyster and stemmed shiitake), thinly sliced
1 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup honey
4 6-ounces boneless duck breasts, with skin
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fresh chives (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut 14 figs in half lengthwise. Combine cut figs, wine, 2 cups broth and cinnamon in medium saucepan. Simmer over medium-high heat until thickened to sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Strain sauce, pressing on solids to release juices. Discard solids. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and ginger; sauté until mushrooms are tender, about 4 minutes. Add remaining 1/4 cup broth and simmer until most of liquid is evaporated, about 4 minutes. Stir in chives. Keep warm.
  • Place remaining 16 figs in small glass baking dish. Drizzle honey over figs. Bake until figs are tender and honey is slightly caramelized, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, sprinkle duck breasts with salt and pepper. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter with olive oil in another heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add duck breasts, skin side down, and cook 5 minutes. Turn duck breasts over and continue cooking to desired doneness, about 3 minutes for medium-rare.
  • Spoon mushrooms into center of each plate, dividing equally. Slice duck breasts and arrange atop mushrooms. Rewarm sauce and spoon over duck. Place 4 caramelized figs on each plate. Garnish with chives, if desired.

PAN-SEARED DUCK BREAST WITH BLUEBERRY SAUCE



Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Blueberry Sauce image

Pan-seared duck breast with blueberry sauce atop a bed of bok choy, wild mushrooms, pancetta, and shallots. Served with a side of roasted potatoes seasoned with rosemary and thyme.

Provided by rmdalrymple

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Game Meats     Duck

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1 ½ tablespoons dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon crushed dried rosemary
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 potatoes, cubed
2 pints fresh or frozen blueberries
½ cup water
½ cup apple juice
½ cup white sugar
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
3 slices pancetta or bacon, cut into thin strips
6 shallots, thinly sliced
½ cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
2 pounds bok choy, sliced
4 (8 ounce) boneless duck breast halves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl mix together the salt, ground black pepper, thyme, and rosemary; set aside. This will be your spice blend for seasoning the roasted potatoes and the duck breasts.
  • Place cubed potatoes into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of your spice blend over the top of the potatoes. Toss the potatoes in the pan until they are evenly coated with oil and seasonings. Spread into a single layer across the bottom of the baking dish and bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • While the potatoes are roasting, stir together the blueberries, water, apple juice, sugar, and jalapeno in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until the mixture has reduced to the consistency of syrup, about 10 minutes.
  • Cook the pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the pancetta to drain on a paper towel, leaving the drippings in the skillet. Add the shallots and the mushrooms to the hot skillet; stir and cook them until soft and just beginning to brown. Remove the shallots and mushrooms and set aside. Increase heat to medium-high and place the bok choy in the hot skillet. Stir and cook the bok choy until the leaves are wilted and the white stalk pieces are tender, about 5 minutes. Return the shallots, mushrooms, and pancetta to the skillet, turn off the heat and set aside.
  • Rinse the duck breast halves and pat dry. Rub the remaining spice blend onto both sides of the duck breasts. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat, when the pan is hot put in the vegetable oil and butter. Immediately place the duck breasts in the pan, skin and fat side down. Do not move the duck breasts until the skin is deep brown, about 5 minutes. Turn the breasts and cook until the internal temperature of the thickest part is 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) for well done. Remove the duck from the pan and place on a plate, covered with foil to rest for 5 minutes. While the duck is resting, place the skillet with the bok choy mixture onto a burner over medium heat to warm through.
  • Slice each duck breast diagonally into 1/2 inch strips. Divide the bok choy mixture among four plates and drizzle each serving with 1/2 tablespoon of aged balsamic vinegar. Arrange the sliced duck breasts on top of the bok choy mixture; ladle on blueberry sauce. Serve with oven-roasted potatoes on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 846.1 calories, Carbohydrate 111.7 g, Cholesterol 121.1 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 12.9 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 1589.3 mg, Sugar 53 g

SAUTéED WILD MUSHROOMS



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Serve these buttery mushrooms as a side with a rib of beef for an extra special Sunday roast, or stir through pasta or a risotto

Provided by Matt Brown

Categories     Side dish

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 5

300g mixed wild mushrooms
30g unsalted butter
1 garlic clove , finely chopped
½ lemon , juiced
½ small pack parsley , roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Clean the mushrooms of excess dirt using a small brush. If you need to wash them under cold water, do it quickly as mushrooms act like sponges and will soak up the water.
  • Melt the butter until foaming. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the mushrooms and fry for 1-2 mins - try to keep the shape as this all adds to the presentation. Season and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and the parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

BREAST OF QUAIL WITH WILD MUSHROOMS



Breast of Quail With Wild Mushrooms image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 fresh quail
2 tablespoons butter
2 ounces dry vermouth
1 cup veal stock
1 cup chicken stock
2 ounces heavy cream, boiled for 1 minute
4 ounces wild mushrooms, washed, dried and diced
1/2 teaspoon chopped shallots
8 quail eggs, boiled and peeled
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 pieces puff pastry, about 3 by 2 inches
1 teaspoon chopped chives
2 ounces tender young green beans, cooked al dente
2 tablespoons diced tomatoes, peeled and seeded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Remove legs and thighs from quail. Reserve the breast on the carcass for roasting later. Brown the legs and thighs in the butter.
  • Pour off the cooking fat and add an ounce of dry vermouth, veal and chicken stock. Reduce for five minutes or until the consistency is thick and syrupy.
  • Strain the sauce. Pour half the sauce into a saucepan and add the boiled cream. Reserve remaining sauce.
  • Dice the mushrooms. Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan and saute the mushrooms with the shallots. Add the remaining ounce of vermouth and the heavy cream. Bring to a boil. Add half the chopped chives and set aside.
  • Roast the quail laying the breast side down and cook for five minutes on each side, turning once. Remove from oven and when cool enough to handle, bone the breasts.
  • Place the bottom halves of the puff pastry rectangles in the center of two dinner plates. Spoon the mushroom mixture on top. Arrange the four quail breast around to form four corners of a square. Carefully pour the two sauces (one light, one dark) around to form a pattern, without mixing the sauces together.
  • Arrange the quail eggs on the dark sauce and garnish the light sauce with the beans, remaining chives and diced tomatoes. Put the caps of puff pastry on top of the mushroom mixture and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1152, UnsaturatedFat 40 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 87 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 58 grams, SaturatedFat 39 grams, Sodium 707 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MARINATED DUCK BREAST WITH SAUTED POTATOES



Marinated Duck Breast with Sauted Potatoes image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine or balsamic vinegar
4 sprigs fresh rosemary, 1 needles removed, 3 whole sprigs
2 sprigs fresh thyme
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 boneless magret duck breast, halved, rinsed, patted dry, and skin scored in a 1-inch crosshatch pattern
2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 cloves garlic, unpeeled

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine oil, vinegar, chopped garlic, 1 sprig thyme, 1 sprig rosemary, salt, and pepper. Add duck, cover with plastic wrap, and marinate, turning occasionally, overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Remove duck from marinade, and pat dry with paper towels; discard marinade. Set aside. Place a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add duck, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is browned and crispy, about 8 minutes. As excess fat accumulates, drain into a heatproof bowl and reserve. Increase heat to medium-high; turn duck, and cook for 5 minutes. Transfer to cutting board; allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Meanwhile, pour reserved fat into a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add potatoes; when just beginning to brown, add picked rosemary, thyme, and remaining unpeeled garlic. Saute until potatoes are crispy and golden, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Just before serving, slice duck across the grain into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Fan out decoratively between two plates. Garnish each with a rosemary sprig; serve with potatoes.

GRILLED WILD DUCK BREAST



Grilled Wild Duck Breast image

A simple way to treat SMALL duck - and it's a HUGE hit! It's like having steak. Use the breasts, save the rest of the bird for a stew or stock.

Provided by Spencer & Serena

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Game Meats     Duck

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon hot sauce
2 tablespoons minced garlic
¼ teaspoon black pepper
8 skinned, boned duck breast halves

Steps:

  • Stir together the Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, hot sauce, garlic, and pepper. Add the duck breasts, and toss well to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
  • Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
  • Grill the duck to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-well, depending on the size of the breast, and the temperature of the grill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 222.5 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 43.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 346.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right duck breasts. Look for breasts that are plump and have a good amount of fat. This will help them stay moist and flavorful during cooking.
  • Score the skin of the duck breasts. This will help the fat render and the skin to crisp up.
  • Use a hot pan. This will help to sear the duck breasts and prevent them from sticking.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. Give the duck breasts plenty of space so that they can cook evenly.
  • Baste the duck breasts regularly. This will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Let the duck breasts rest before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
  • Serve the duck breasts with your favorite sides. Some popular options include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, and rice.

Conclusion:

Sautéed duck breasts with wild mushrooms is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The duck breasts are seared until crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, while the wild mushrooms add a rich and earthy flavor. This dish is sure to impress your guests.

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