Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
2 unit

duck breasts

scored

1 pinch

kosher salt

to taste

1 pinch

freshly ground pepper

to taste

4 unit

blood oranges

segmented

1 unit

shallot

chopped

2 tbsp

Sherry vinegar

1 unit

frisee

for serving

Step 1
~2 min

Score the skin of the duck breasts.

Step 2
~2 min

Season the duck breasts with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.

Step 3
~2 min

Place the duck breasts skin side down in a cold medium skillet.

Step 4
~2 min

Cook over low heat until the fat is rendered and the skin is dark golden, about 12-15 minutes.

Step 5
~2 min

Turn the duck breasts over.

Step 6
~2 min

Increase the heat to medium.

Step 7
~2 min

Cook for 2 minutes.

Step 8
~2 min

Transfer the duck breasts to a plate and let rest.

Step 9
~2 min

Cut the peel and white pith from the blood oranges.

Step 10
~2 min

Cut along the sides of the membranes to release the orange segments into a medium bowl.

Step 11
~2 min

Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the skillet.

Step 12
~2 min

Add the chopped shallot, Sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar), and half of the orange segments to the skillet.

Step 13
~2 min

Season with salt.

Step 14
~2 min

Simmer until the sauce is thick, about 4 minutes.

Step 15
~2 min

Thinly slice the duck breasts.

Step 16
~2 min

Serve the sliced duck over frisee with the pan sauce and remaining orange segments.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make sure the skillet is cold before adding the duck to help render the fat.

Don't overcrowd the skillet when searing the duck.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of roasted vegetables.

Serve with a wild rice pilaf.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted asparagus
Wild rice pilaf

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

Classic French cuisine

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year's Eve

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Date Night
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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