DUCK BREAST WITH FIG SAUCE
Steps:
- 1.Prepare the Duck: With a sharp knife, score the skin of the duck breasts in a crosshatch pattern. In a large, shallow dish, combine the olive oil with the lemon peel, lemon juice, thyme, rosemary, shallot, horseradish and garlic. Add the duck breasts and turn to coat. Let the duck stand at room temperature for 2 hours, turning a few times. 2.Make the Fig Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the figs with the chicken stock and bring to a boil over moderately high heat. Cover and simmer over moderately low heat until the figs are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove the figs from the stock, chop them coarsely and return them to the saucepan. 3.In a small skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook over moderate heat until it is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the brandy and simmer for 1 minute. Add the rosemary sprig, figs and fig stock and simmer over moderate heat until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Season the fig sauce with salt and pepper, cover and keep warm. 4.Scrape the marinade from the duck breasts and season them all over with salt and pepper. Put the duck breasts in a large cast-iron skillet, skin side down, and cook them over moderately low heat until most of the fat has been rendered, about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to moderate and cook the duck breasts until the skin is browned and crisp, about 4 minutes. Turn the duck breasts and cook them until they are medium-rare, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer the duck breasts to a carving board, skin side up, and let them rest for 5 minutes. 5.Slice the duck breasts crosswise and transfer to plates. Discard the rosemary sprig, spoon the fig sauce over the sliced duck breasts and serve. Make Ahead The fig sauce can be refrigerated overnight. Reheat the sauce gently before serving.
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Katlego Makoya
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The duck was cooked perfectly and the fig sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again.
Ganesh Chayada
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The duck is always cooked perfectly and the fig sauce is always delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Hassan chang
[email protected]This was my first time cooking duck and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the duck was cooked perfectly. The fig sauce was also very good.
Charlene Sierra
[email protected]I thought the duck was a bit overcooked, but the fig sauce was amazing. I would definitely try this recipe again, but I would cook the duck for a shorter amount of time.
Hina Rajput
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The duck was cooked perfectly and the fig sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again.
Md Raju kan Raju
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my duck turned out dry. The fig sauce was good, though.
Mary Nettles
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The duck was incredibly tender and flavorful. The fig sauce was also very good.
sheesh
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The duck is always cooked perfectly and the fig sauce is always delicious.
Erin Gray
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The duck was cooked perfectly and the fig sauce was a great accompaniment. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Alfred Larraga
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of duck, but I'm so glad I did! The duck was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The fig sauce was also delicious and added a nice sweetness to the dish.
surob khan
[email protected]I'm a big fan of duck and this recipe did not disappoint. The duck was cooked to perfection and the fig sauce was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
O No
[email protected]This is one of the best duck breast recipes I've ever tried. The fig sauce is divine and complements the duck perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly cooked and juicy.