Jul 09 2026
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Mariposa Duck Magret Recipe

Inspired by Restaurant e18hteen
Time2h
Serves2

SWEET PEA PURÉE, BUTTERED PEAS, ZUCCHINI, COUSCOUS, HEIRLOOM CARROTS, MAPLE COMPRESSED PEARS, SOUR CHERRY GEL, AMARENA AGRODULCE, PEA SHOOTS

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Ingredients

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Duck Magret

Sweet Pea Purée

Buttered Peas

Zucchini and Heirloom Carrots

Couscous

Maple Compressed Pears

Sour Cherry Gel

Amarena Agrodulce

Garnish

Method

Duck Magret

  1. 1

    Prepare Duck

    Score the skin of the duck breast in a crisscross pattern. Season both sides with salt and black pepper. Place skin-side down in a cold skillet. Turn the heat to medium and render the fat for about 6-8 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes for medium-rare. Let rest before slicing.

Sweet Pea Purée

  1. 2

    Make Sweet Pea Purée

    Blanch fresh peas in salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to ice water to cool. Blend peas with butter, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Set aside.

Buttered Peas

  1. 3

    Prepare Buttered Peas

    In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add fresh peas and sauté for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Season with salt to taste.

Zucchini and Heirloom Carrots

  1. 4

    Sauté Vegetables

    Slice zucchini and heirloom carrots. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the vegetables and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender. Season with salt to taste.

Couscous

  1. 5

    Cook Couscous

    In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in olive oil and salt.

Maple Compressed Pears

  1. 6

    Compress Pears

    Slice pears and place them in a vacuum-sealable bag. Combine maple syrup and water, pour over pears, and seal the bag. Compress for 30 minutes in a water bath.

Sour Cherry Gel

  1. 7

    Prepare Sour Cherry Gel

    In a saucepan, heat sour cherry juice, sugar, and sprinkle gelatin over the top. Stir until gelatin is dissolved. Pour into a mold and refrigerate until set.

Amarena Agrodulce

  1. 8

    Prepare Amarena Agrodulce

    In a saucepan, combine amarena cherries, balsamic vinegar, and sugar. Simmer over low heat until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Plating

  1. 9

    Plate the Dish

    On a plate, arrange a scoop of sweet pea purée, top with sliced duck magret, add buttered peas, sautéed zucchini, heirloom carrots, and couscous. Garnish with maple compressed pears, sour cherry gel, amarena agrodulce, and pea shoots.

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