Description
Quick Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce delivers an exquisite culinary experience right in your home. This gourmet dish features succulent duck with crispy skin, complemented by a vibrant cherry sauce that balances sweet and tart flavors. Perfect for impressing dinner guests or indulging in a luxurious night in, you can create this delightful meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 2 skin-on duck breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup fresh pitted cherries
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Score the duck breast skin in a crisscross pattern and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place duck skin-side down in a cold skillet over medium heat; cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the duck breasts and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium rare.
- Let the duck rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add cherries, red wine, honey, and balsamic vinegar; simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Slice the duck thinly against the grain and serve with cherry sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Gourmet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 duck breast with sauce (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg