Hello friends, today, we're preparing a simple, yet delicious roasted duck recipe. It's a classic dish, full of flavor, and perfect for any occasion. Despite its elegance, I promise you it's easier to make than you might think. So let's get started. Are you ready? Let's cook!
4Each boneless skin-on Duck Breast 6 to 8ounces each
Fleur de Sel Salt
2tablespoonsClarified Butter or Olive Oil
For the Fig Sauce:
2tablespoonsSweet Butter
2tablespoonsShallots, chopped
1teaspoonGarlic, chopped
½cupBlack Mission Dried Figs
1tablespoonFig Jam
1tablespoonTarragon or Sage, chopped
¼cupBlack Mission Fig Vinegar
1cupgood quality Madeira
2cupsBeef or Chicken Stock
Salt & Pepper to taste
Corn Starch
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Recipe Instructions
For the Duck:
Preheat Oven to 375°
Place the duck breast on a chopping board and with the tip of a very sharp knife, score a diamond pattern into the duck skin. Slice carefully, not to cut through the fat and into the breast meat. Rub salt and pepper into the skin of the duck, on both sides.
In a sauté pan, heat some clarified butter or olive oil and when hot sear the breast on skin side down for a couple minutes, flip on other side and cook for about 4 to 4 minutes until golden brown and bake in oven 8 to 10 minutes depending on the size. Until the internal temperature reaches 140°. Remove the breast and let rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving. Slice the breast according to your taste.
For the Fig Sauce:
In a saucepan, heat the butter until foamy, add the shallots and cook until light golden brown. Add garlic, the fig, fig jam, the vinegar and the Madeira, and stock, cook for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Adjust seasoning with salt & pepper, adjust consistency with cornstarch if needed.
Strain the sauce through a fine sieve for a smooth texture and you can also, before serving add more butter for more texture and flavor.