Duck with Walnut Sherry Vinaigrette

Duck with Walnut Sherry Vinaigrette
Duck with Walnut Sherry Vinaigrette might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 547 calories, 47g of protein, and 37g of fat. This recipe covers 31% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Only A mixture of sugar, moulard duck breast halves, sherry vinegar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the walnut oil you could follow this main course with the Walnut Chiffon Cake as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 50 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet.

Instructions

1
Put a 13- by 9-inch shallow flameproof roasting pan (not glass) in middle of oven and preheat oven to 375°F.
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Pat duck dry and trim off any excess fat. Score duck skin in a crosshatch pattern at 1/2-inch intervals with a sharp knife, then sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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3
Place duck, skin sides down, in roasting pan and roast until thermometer inserted diagonally into center registers 135°F, 25 to 30 minutes for medium-rare.
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4
Preheat broiler. Turn duck over and broil (skin sides up) 6 inches from heat until fat is golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Transfer to a cutting board and let stand, loosely covered with foil, 10 minutes. (Internal temperature will rise to at least 145°F.)
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While duck stands, pour off all but 2 teaspoons fat from pan, then add shallots and sauté over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
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Add sugar and cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.
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Add vinegar, along with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, and cook, stirring and scraping up brown bits, 30 seconds.
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Transfer to a bowl, then whisk in oil until combined. Stir in walnuts.
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Thinly slice duck and serve with vinaigrette drizzled around plates.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In50 m.
Servings4
Health Score62
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