DUCK BREASTS WITH APRICOT SAUCE AND GRILLED FRUIT
Provided by Peter Mcquaid
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place dried apricots and orange juice in a saucepan and heat to boiling. Remove from heat, cover and let steep about 30 minutes. When cool, place in a blender and purée, adding more orange juice to thin the sauce if necessary. Return sauce to the saucepan and set aside.
- Preheat a ridged grill pan over medium-high heat. Cut fruit in half and remove pits. Brush cut sides with olive oil and place oil side down on the pan. Grill until fruit loosens easily, about 5 minutes, and turn a quarter turn to make cross-hatching grill marks. Grill until tender, about another 4 minutes. Turn over to rounded side and grill until tender throughout, about 4 minutes. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place duck breast on a cutting board with meat sides down. Score fat side diagonally (through the fat but not through to the meat) with parallel lines 1/4 inch apart. Turn duck breast around and score it the opposite direction so that the surface is covered with little squares. Sprinkle the fat with the orange zest, salt and pepper and rub the mixture in well. Preheat a deep skillet over medium-low heat and add duck breasts, skin side down. Cook without turning until skin is crispy and golden brown and much of the fat has rendered, about 10 minutes. Place duck breasts on a baking sheet with meat sides down and bake until medium-rare, about 10 minutes.
- Heat sauce until simmering and pour enough of it over a platter to cover. Pour remaining sauce in a sauce boat. Thinly slice the duck on the bias and arrange the breasts with slices spread out on top of the sauce. Garnish with grilled fruit. Add extra sauce to taste.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 277, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 807 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams
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Kayshia Buck
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks amazing!
Me Amir Hossain
[email protected]This is a delicious dish that's perfect for a special occasion.
Basar Abul
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy duck breast.
Mark Mcfolley
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook duck breast. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Ronnie kqnda
[email protected]I love the way the apricot sauce complements the duck breast. It's a perfect combination of flavors.
Javeria Farooqui
[email protected]This is one of my favorite duck breast recipes. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
TR Gaming YT
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make duck breast dish.
Raaz limbu
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and sure to impress your guests.
Raunak Mandal
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The duck breast is savory and rich, while the apricot sauce is sweet and tangy.
Harper Queen
[email protected]This was my first time cooking duck breast and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Surat Chandrawanshi
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. The duck breast is cooked perfectly and the apricot sauce is amazing.
Nthabeleng Nono
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The duck breast is juicy and flavorful, and the apricot sauce is the perfect complement.
Gene Brock
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The duck is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
SARAH BIRUNGI
[email protected]This is my favorite duck breast recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
Arif Atif
[email protected]I love this recipe! The duck breast is always cooked perfectly and the apricot sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
laday smith
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The duck breast was cooked to perfection and the apricot sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Habeebkhan khan
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The duck was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Norma Rodriguez
[email protected]This was my first time cooking duck breast and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The duck was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful.
Jade Gray
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The duck is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Usama Nadeem
[email protected]This duck breast recipe is a winner! The apricot sauce is tangy and sweet, and the grilled fruit adds a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.