Description
Plum Jelly Glazed Duck Breast delivers pure culinary elegance straight from your kitchen. Succulent duck meets sweet-tangy glaze, creating a restaurant-worthy dish that delights your taste buds with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 duck breasts
Supporting Flavors:
- ⅓ cup plum jelly
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Medium:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Pat your duck breasts completely dry using paper towels, then create a precise crisscross pattern through the skin without piercing the meat underneath.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper evenly across both surfaces of the duck breasts.
- Warm 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat (375°F), then carefully position the breasts skin-side down for 6-8 minutes until the skin transforms into a golden, crispy texture.
- Carefully turn the breasts and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, aiming for a medium-rare internal temperature of 135°F.
- Transfer the breasts to a cutting board and allow them to rest for 5-7 minutes, which helps redistribute the internal juices.
- Combine ⅓ cup plum jelly and 1 tsp finely chopped rosemary in a small saucepan, heating over low temperature (200°F) until the jelly melts completely and becomes smooth.
- Slice the rested duck breasts against the grain into thin, elegant strips and generously drizzle with the warm rosemary-infused plum glaze before presenting.
Notes
- Score the skin carefully to help render fat and create a crispy texture without piercing the meat.
- Use a sharp knife and steady hand when slicing the duck breast to ensure thin, even cuts that showcase the meat’s tenderness.
- Let the duck rest after cooking to allow juices to redistribute, which keeps the meat moist and tender.
- If avoiding refined sugar, swap plum jelly for a homemade fruit reduction or sugar-free jam to maintain the glaze’s fruity complexity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 517 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 1160 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg