SAUTEED DUCK BREAST WITH FIGS AND PORT
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Remove excess fat from duck breasts. Brush breasts with oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon thyme and pepper. Cover and let stand 1 hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate.)
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add duck bones, chicken backs and onion and cook until brown, turning occasionally, about 12 minutes. Add both stocks. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced to 3/4 cup liquid, about 1 hour. Strain and degrease duck stock. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Season duck breasts with salt; add to skillet skin side down and cook 4 minutes. Turn and cook about 2 minutes longer for medium-rare. Transfer to heated platter and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Pour off fat from skillet. Add 1 tablespoon butter to skillet and melt over medium heat. Add shallot and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add Port and figs. Increase heat and boil until liquid is reduced to glaze, scraping up any browned bits, about 4 minutes. Add duck stock and boil until syrupy, adding any juices accumulated on duck platter, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon at a time. Season with salt and pepper.
- Thinly slice duck on diagonal. Arrange on plates. Spoon sauce over. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon thyme.
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Kaidwn Bracy
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The duck breast was tough and the sauce was runny.
Siobhan Yadon
[email protected]I was disappointed with this dish. The duck breast was overcooked and the sauce was bland.
Kusum Kusmy
[email protected]I found this dish to be a bit too rich for my taste. The duck breast was very fatty, and the sauce was very heavy.
CWG
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of duck, but this dish was surprisingly good. The figs and port sauce really helped to balance out the gaminess of the duck.
Abdullha 474
[email protected]This dish is a must-try for any duck lover.
Md Mosharof Hossen Ariyan
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing.
Andre Remarsa
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion dinner. It's elegant and impressive, and it's sure to wow your guests.
Ceyanee Brown
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the figs and the tartness of the port really complement the richness of the duck breast.
Shaliese Tibbs
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The duck breast is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is incredible.
Whitnie Douglass
[email protected]I made this dish for a special occasion dinner, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the duck breast and the sauce.
Mabel Agyeman
[email protected]This was my first time cooking duck breast, and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The recipe was very clear and easy to follow, and the dish turned out beautifully.
Amahle Chili
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my guests. The duck breast is always so juicy and flavorful, and the figs and port sauce is to die for.
Ahmed Moahmed
[email protected]This dish was absolutely divine! The duck breast was cooked to perfection, and the figs and port sauce was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again!