SEARED DUCK BREASTS WITH RED-WINE SAUCE AND CANDIED KUMQUATS
Steps:
- Combine Beaujolais, chopped shallots, balsamic vinegar, crushed peppercorns, and crushed coriander seeds in medium saucepan. Boil until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 12 minutes. Add orange juice and boil 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and boil until reduced to 3 cups, about 15 minutes. Strain. Do ahead Sauce can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Using sharp knife, score skin of duck breasts diagonally to create 3/4-inch-wide diamond pattern. Sprinkle duck with salt and pepper. Heat 1 large and 1 medium skillet over medium-high heat. Place 2 duck breasts, skin side down, in large skillet and remaining duck breast in medium skillet. Cook until skin is brown and crisp, about 8 minutes. Turn; cook until brown and thermometer inserted into center registers 130°F for medium-rare, about 6 minutes. Transfer to rimmed baking sheet and place in oven to keep warm.
- Drain kumquats , reserving syrup. Pour off fat from skillets, reserving 2 tablespoons fat in large skillet for sauce. Heat large skillet with fat over medium-high heat. Add reserved sauce and 4 1/2 tablespoons reserved kumquat syrup. Boil until sauce is thickened and reduced to 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes.
- Slice duck breasts crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Divide duck breast slices among 6 plates. Drizzle duck with red wine sauce, garnish with candied kumquats, sprinkle with crushed peppercorns, and serve.
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Mobarak Ali
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dish.
Bakh Sheesh
[email protected]The candied kumquats were a nice touch, but I think I would have preferred them to be a bit sweeter.
Temmy Tush
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's perfect for a special occasion dinner.
akanto Kumer22
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of duck, but I loved this recipe. The duck was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Bekky Velletana
[email protected]This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's definitely worth it. The duck breasts were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.
D NES
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.
Jawah Daman
[email protected]This is one of my favorite duck breast recipes. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the candied kumquats add a nice touch of sweetness.
COOKIE DOH UNICORN
[email protected]I would definitely make this recipe again. It's a great way to impress guests at a dinner party.
Malikahaseeb Rasooli
[email protected]The candied kumquats were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed the dish.
Yuna VV
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The duck breasts were cooked to perfection and the sauce was divine.
Chester Begay
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of duck, but this recipe changed my mind. The duck was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.
Bina Tamanj
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dish to serve at a special occasion dinner.
kryptic muso Stander
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's just a personal preference.
Antonio Mercado
[email protected]The candied kumquats were a nice touch and really added something special to the dish.
Harry Rees
[email protected]This was my first time cooking duck breasts and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was surprisingly easy to make and the results were incredible.
Sheik sab Shehryar
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out amazing. The duck breasts are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is to die for.
Shahinoor Islam
[email protected]This duck breast recipe was an absolute delight! The meat was cooked to perfection, with a crispy skin and a tender, juicy interior. The red wine sauce was rich and flavorful, and the candied kumquats added a touch of sweetness and acidity that reall