Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsBuena Vista Restaurant & BarPan Seared Duck Magret Recipe

Pan Seared Duck Magret Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

Over sweet plantain and spinach ratatouille in fino tinto and 25 year aged port reduction.

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Ingredients

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Duck Magret

Sweet Plantain and Spinach Ratatouille

Fino Tinto and 25 Year Aged Port Reduction

Method

Duck Magret Preparation

  1. 1

    Score the Duck Breast

    Using a sharp knife, score the skin of the duck breast in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Sear the Duck

    In a cold skillet, place the duck breasts skin-side down. Turn the heat to medium and allow the fat to render slowly. Cook for about 6-8 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes for medium-rare. Remove from skillet and let rest.

Sweet Plantain and Spinach Ratatouille

  1. 3

    Prepare the Ratatouille

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent. Add red bell pepper and zucchini, cooking until softened. Finally, stir in the chopped spinach and sliced sweet plantains, cooking until the spinach is wilted and the plantains are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Fino Tinto and Port Reduction

  1. 4

    Make the Reduction

    In the same skillet used for the duck, add fino tinto and port. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the sauce is reduced by half. Stir in butter to finish and emulsify the sauce.

Plating

  1. 5

    Plate the Dish

    On a plate, create a bed of the sweet plantain and spinach ratatouille. Slice the duck breast and lay it over the ratatouille. Drizzle the fino tinto and port reduction over the duck and serve immediately.

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