This recipe for pan-roasted fillet of duck breast is fast and easy, and delicious when served with a honey-brown sugar sauce. Eastern Europeans love turkey and whole roasted birds, but this is a nice change of pace and can be found at many of the upscale restaurants in Poland.
Ingredients
For the Duck:
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6 duck breasts
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce:
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1/2 cup honey
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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2 ounces (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
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1/4 cup beef broth
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Salt, to taste
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Pepper, to taste
Steps to Make It
Make the Duck
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Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
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Season duck breasts with 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
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Pan-fry the duck breasts, skin-side down, for 6 minutes. Flip the duck over and place skillet in the oven.
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Roast 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare.
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Remove pan from oven and allow breasts to rest 2 to 3 minutes before slicing. Cut each breast on the bias into 1/2-inch-thick slices and fan on the serving plate.
Make the Sauce
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While the duck is cooking, combine honey, brown sugar, butter, and beef broth in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and gently simmer 5 minutes. Carefully taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary. Drizzle over plated pan-roasted duck breast.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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331 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
53g | Carbs |
5g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 331 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 12g | 16% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 28% |
Cholesterol 48mg | 16% |
Sodium 867mg | 38% |
Total Carbohydrate 53g | 19% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 53g | |
Protein 5g | |
Vitamin C 1mg | 4% |
Calcium 34mg | 3% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 69mg | 1% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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