PAN ROASTED DUCK BREAST

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Provided by Next Iron Chef All Star: Beau MacMillan

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 duck breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 (1-ounce) piece pancetta, chopped
1 shallot, sliced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1 head frisee
1 tablespoon chopped roasted hazelnuts
1 tablespoon snipped chives
Razz Cherry Garlic Glaze, to serve, recipe follows
1 tablespoon chopped chervil leaves
3/4 cup red wine
1/2 cup grenadine
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 clove elephant garlic
1/4 cup razz cherries (raspberry infused dried cherries)

Steps:

  • Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Score the skin of the duck breasts and season them lightly with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil to the skillet and put in the duck breasts, skin side down. Cook slowly, rendering the fat, until the duck skin is golden and crisp, about 5 to 6 minutes. Turn the duck breasts over and cook them in the duck fat for 2 minutes. Remove the duck breasts from the pan to a plate, cover them with foil, and let them rest for 5 minutes.
  • After the duck has rested, return them to the skillet, skin side down, over medium heat. Spoon the duck fat over the breasts until they are just heated through. The skin should be crispy and duck meat should be pink in color. Transfer to a cutting board.
  • In another medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the pancetta and cook until it begins to color, about 5 minutes. Add the shallot and garlic and cook until they are soft, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and add in the spinach and the frisee. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then add the hazelnuts and toss the greens gently to coat them with the oil. Cook the greens until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • To serve, divide the greens onto 2 plates and garnish with the chives. Slice the duck breasts and fan them over the greens. Spoon the Razz Cherry Garlic Glaze across the duck and garnish with chervil.
  • Combine the red wine, grenadine, vinegar, and sugar in a saucepan over high heat and bring it to a boil. Peel and slice the garlic as thinly as possible. Add the garlic and razz cherries to the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Continue to cook until the sauce is reduced and syrupy, about 15 minutes.
  • Yield: about 1 cup

Lisias Santos
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This recipe was a disaster. The duck breast was burnt and the orange sauce was inedible.


Mccylah Muneri
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The duck breast was overcooked and the orange sauce was bland.


Thanks You
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The duck breast was a bit tough and the orange sauce was too sweet for my taste.


Barry Hazel
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This recipe was a bit challenging, but it was worth the effort. The duck breast was cooked perfectly and the orange sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to experienced cooks.


Melon Mia
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I really enjoyed this recipe. The duck breast was cooked perfectly and the orange sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Florence Nwachukwu
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The duck breast was delicious! The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy and flavorful. The orange sauce was also very good, with a nice balance of sweet and sour flavors.


Ziyan Gamer
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This duck breast recipe is a keeper! The duck was cooked to perfection, and the orange sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Obasi Kingsley
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. The duck was perfectly cooked, and the orange sauce was a hit with everyone. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion dinner.


Melody Ezem
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This was my first time cooking duck breast, and I was really happy with the results. The recipe was easy to follow, and the duck turned out delicious. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish aga


Susan Carson
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it never disappoints. The duck breast always comes out perfectly cooked, and the orange sauce is always a crowd-pleaser. This dish is a great choice for a special occasion dinner, or even just a weeknight


Hiya Aktar
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Wow! This duck breast turned out amazing. The meat was tender and juicy, and the skin was perfectly crispy. The orange sauce was also delicious, with a great balance of sweet and sour flavors. This dish was a hit with my family, and I will definitely


Mary Wanja
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This pan-roasted duck breast recipe was an absolute delight! The duck was cooked to perfection, with a crispy skin and juicy, flavorful meat. The orange sauce was the perfect complement, adding a sweet and tangy note to the dish. I highly recommend t