Seared Duck Breasts with Blood Orange Sauce
Seared Duck Breasts with Blood Orange Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 duck magret breasts, about 3/4 lb (350 g) each
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) chicken broth
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) blood orange juice
- The skinless segments of 4 blood oranges
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F).
- With a sharp knife, score skin and fat of each duck breast without cutting meat.
- In an ovenproof non-stick skillet, brown duck breasts, fat side down, for about 15 minutes over low heat. Season with salt and pepper. Remove any excess fat from the skillet and set 15 ml (1 tablespoon) aside. Turn duck magrets over and bake for about 8 to10 minutes for medium doneness. Place breasts on a plate and cover with aluminum foil. Let rest for 5 minutes. Discard remaining fat.
Seared Duck Breasts with Blood Orange Sauce