Frisee Salad with Duck Livers Recipe

Name: Frisee Salad with Duck Livers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces frisee lettuce; pinch chives, chopped; pinch fresh thyme, chopped; pinch fresh tarragon leaves, chopped; pinch parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon shallots, chopped; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; Salt and pepper; 4 duck livers; extra skin from duck back, diced

Servings: persons

1
To make the cracklings, place the diced duck skin in a non-stick saute pan and set to lowest heat.
2
Allow to render until crisp.
3
Drain and reserve fat in a bowl.
4
Season the cracklings immediately with salt.
5
Bring the temperature of the pan up to high.
6
Season the livers on both sides with salt and pepper.
7
When the pan is very hot, add two tablespoons of duck fat, lay in the livers, and saute until browned on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side, but still pink in the center.
8
Remove and keep warm.
9
Add shallots and stir, add red wine vinegar and another two tablespoons of duck fat (or olive oil), and turn off heat.
10
Pour the vinegar and shallot mixture over the salad, adding chopped thyme, tarragon and parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
11
Toss.
12
Divide the greens among two plates, and surround each with two livers.
13
Slice in half if large.
14
Top with duck cracklings.
15
Die of pure culinary pleasure.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces frisee lettuce, pinch chives, chopped, pinch fresh thyme, chopped, pinch fresh tarragon leaves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Frisee Salad with Duck Livers falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Frisee Salad with Duck Livers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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