Magret Duck Breast with Whiskey and Shallot Sauce

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   Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C).

2. 2

   Make scores in the magret skin with a knife.

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   In a frying pan over medium high heat, cook the magret breast for 3 minutes on each side, beginning with the skin side.

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   Then put the breasts into an oven safe dish and cook for 12 minutes in the oven.

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   In the meantime, in the same frying pan with a little fat from the duck, cook the shallots for 5 minutes over medium heat.

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   Add whiskey and stock and stir to deglaze the pan.

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   Continue to heat over a medium heat until the magret is cooked.

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   Add salt and pepper to the sauce as needed.

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   Put on low heat if the sauce reduces too quickly.

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    After the duck has been in the oven for 12 minutes, pull it out of the oven.

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    Wrap it in aluminum foil and set it aside to rest for 5 minutes.

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    This will finish it off perfectly.

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    Cut the magret into slices and top with the sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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