Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Blueberry Sauce

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Pan-seared duck breast with blueberry sauce atop a bed of bok choy, wild mushrooms, pancetta, and shallots. Served with a side of roasted potatoes seasoned with rosemary and thyme.

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Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon crushed dried rosemary

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 ½ tablespoons dried thyme leaves

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 4 potatoes, cubed

  • 2 pints fresh or frozen blueberries

  • ½ cup water

  • ½ cup apple juice

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped

  • 3 slices pancetta or bacon, cut into thin strips

  • 6 shallots, thinly sliced

  • ½ cup sliced shiitake mushrooms

  • 2 pounds bok choy, sliced

  • 4 (8 ounce) boneless duck breasts

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Combine rosemary, salt, thyme, and black pepper in a small bowl; reserve for seasoning potatoes and duck.

  3. Toss cubed potatoes in a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons spice blend until evenly coated. Spread into a single layer across the bottom of the baking dish; bake in the preheated oven, 35 to 40 minutes.

  4. While potatoes roasting, combine blueberries, water, apple juice, sugar, and jalapeño in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low; simmer until reduced to the consistency of syrup, about 10 minutes.

  5. Cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crispy. Drain on paper towels; reserve drippings in the skillet. Add shallots and mushrooms to the skillet; cook and stir until soft and just beginning to brown. Transfer shallots and mushrooms to a bowl; set aside. Increase heat to medium-high; add bok choy to the skillet. Cook and stir until leaves wilted and white stalks tender, about 5 minutes. Return shallots, mushrooms, and pancetta to the skillet, set aside off heat.

  6. Rinse duck breasts; pat dry. Rub remaining spice blend onto both sides of breasts. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, when hot, add vegetable oil and butter. Immediately place breasts in the skillet, skin and fat sides down. Do not move breasts until the skin is deep brown, about 5 minutes. Flip breasts; cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) for well done. Transfer breasts to a plate; cover with foil and rest 5 minutes. While breasts resting, heat bok choy mixture over medium heat until warmed through.

  7. Slice breasts diagonally into 1/2-inch strips. Divide bok choy mixture among four plates; drizzle each with 1/2 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar; arrange sliced breasts on bok choy, then ladle on blueberry sauce. Serve potatoes on the side.

    Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Blueberry Sauce
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

846 Calories
33g Fat
112g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 846
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g 42%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 1589mg 69%
Total Carbohydrate 112g 41%
Dietary Fiber 13g 46%
Total Sugars 53g
Protein 33g 66%
Vitamin C 172mg 191%
Calcium 359mg 28%
Iron 10mg 58%
Potassium 1965mg 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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