Duck Breasts With Shallots And Port Recipe

Name: Duck Breasts With Shallots And Port
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless duck breasts, skin on; 1/4 cup shallot, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup onion, minced; 1 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed; salt and pepper, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 cup port wine; 1 teaspoon arrowroot, dissolved; 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

6 boneless duck breasts, skin on
1/4 cup shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup onion, minced
1 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup port wine
1 teaspoon arrowroot, dissolved
2 tablespoons water

1
Score the skin on the duck breasts down to their meat, and season both sides with salt, pepper and herbs on both sides. Set aside.
2
Heat skillet, and sear duck on both sides for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until most of the fat is rendered, skin is crisp, and meat is to cooked to desired doneness.
3
Heat butter in saucepan, and saute onion, garlic and shallots until tender.
4
Add brown sugar, and cook until carmelized, about a minute or two.
5
Slowly add vinegar (step back, as it will steam!) and wine and allow to cook down.
6
Add arrowroot which has been dissolved in 2 Tablespoons water.
7
If desired, finish duck breast in the oven.
8
To serve, cut the duck breast into diagonal slices and spoon some sauce on top. Serve at once.

218

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 boneless duck breasts, skin on, 1/4 cup shallot, minced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/2 cup onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Duck Breasts With Shallots And Port falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Duck Breasts With Shallots And Port

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