Duck Breast Recipe
served thinly sliced with demi-glace and fresh blueberries.
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Ingredients
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Duck Breast
Demi-Glace
Garnish
Method
Prepare Duck Breast
- 1
Scoring the Skin
Score the skin of the duck breast in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
- 2
Seasoning
Season both sides with salt and black pepper. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Cook Duck Breast
- 3
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 4
- 5
Roasting Duck Breast
Flip the duck breast and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for another 5-7 minutes for medium-rare.
- 6
Resting
Remove the duck breast from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Make Demi-Glace
- 7
- 8
Simmer
Add the thyme sprig and simmer for about 20-30 minutes until the sauce is reduced by half.
- 9
Finish Sauce
Remove the thyme, and whisk in the butter until melted and incorporated.
Plating
- 10
Slice Duck Breast
Thinly slice the duck breast against the grain.
- 11
Plate Dish
Arrange the slices on a plate, drizzle with demi-glace, and scatter fresh blueberries on top.
- 12
Garnish
Garnish with microgreens or parsley before serving.