Duck Breast with Crème Fraîche and Roasted Grapes

Name: Duck Breast with Crème Fraîche and Roasted Grapes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 710 milliliters arugula; 6 servings Coarse kosher salt; 1 kilograms duck breasts (thawed if frozen); 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves; 227 grams purple seedless grapes, cut into small clusters; 1 Tbsp dried juniper berries, crushed in resealable plastic bag using flat side of mallet; 1 Tbsps olive oil; 59 milliliters crème fraîche or sour cream, stirred to loosen

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Duck Breast with Crème Fraîche and Roasted Grapes a try. This recipe makes 6 servings with 275 calories, 35g of protein, and 11g of fat each. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have juniper berries, coarse kosher salt, thyme leaves, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the juniper berries you could follow this main course with the Gin and Tonic Tarts as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Using sharp knife, score skin of duck breast diagonally to create 3/4-inch-wide diamond pattern.

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Duck Breast

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Knife

Sprinkle crushed juniper berries and thyme over both sides of breast; press to adhere.

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Juniper Berries

Thyme

Place on rimmed baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 4 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)

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Wrap

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Baking Sheet

Plastic Wrap

Preheat oven to 500°F. Arrange grape clusters in single layer on baking sheet.

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Grapes

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Baking Sheet

Oven

Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper. Roast until skins are slightly crisp but grapes are still soft and juicy inside, about 14 minutes. Cool. (Can be made 4 hours ahead.

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Salt And Pepper

Olive Oil

Grapes

Let stand at room temperature.)

Sprinkle both sides of duck breasts with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Duck Breast

Heat heavy large skillet over medium heat.

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Frying Pan

Add duck, skin side down; cook until almost all fat is rendered, about 7 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until skin is brown and crisp, about 4 minutes. Turn duck over and cook about 3 minutes longer for medium-rare.

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Whole Duck