Seared Duck Breast With Cherry-Port Sauce Recipe

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Seared Duck Breast With Cherry-Port Sauce
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  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the stock until steam begins to rise from the surface, about 3 minutes. Add the dried cherries and remove from the heat.
  2. Season the duck breast halves with salt and pepper. Using a sharp knife, score the skin by making a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
  3. Heat a large saute pan over medium-low heat. Place the duck, skin side down, in the pan and cook until the skin is very crisp and golden, 12-15 minutes. Turn the duck over and cook until the meat is just springy when pressed, 3-5 minutes more for rare to medium-rare, or until done to your liking.
  4. Transfer the duck to a warmed platter, cover loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes before carving.
  5. Pour off all but 1 Tb fat from the pan. Set the pan over medium heat, add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent, about 3 minutes.
  6. Add the port, bring to a boil and cook until it is almost evaporated, about 3 minutes.
  7. Add the stock and cherries and the demi-glace, and cook until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Add the butter and whisk until completely incorporated.
  9. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  10. Using a sharp carving knife, cut the duck across the grain into thin slices and arrange on a warmed platter. Pour the sauce over the meat and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 143.57 Kcal (601 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.48g 10%
Cholesterol 36.42mg 12%
Sodium 63.86mg 3%
Potassium 171.77mg 4%
Total Carbs 12.64g 4%
Sugars 7.56g 30%
Dietary Fiber 1.27g 5%
Protein 5.99g 12%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 17.8mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 123.84 Kcal (518 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.59g 10%
Cholesterol 31.42mg 12%
Sodium 55.08mg 3%
Potassium 148.17mg 4%
Total Carbs 10.91g 4%
Sugars 6.52g 30%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 5%
Protein 5.16g 12%
Vitamin C 3mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 5%
Calcium 15.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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