Pan-Seared Duck with Raspberry Sauce

Nutrition
Calories: 470 kcalCarbohydrates: 11 gProtein: 13 gFat: 42 gSaturated Fat: 14 gCholesterol: 80 mgSodium: 230 mg
Ingredients
- 2 7.5 to 8 oz. pkgs boneless duck breast fillets with skin, thawed if frozen
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup Taste of Inspirations® Two raspberry jelly
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme crushed
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup Raspberries fresh
Instructions
- 1. Place duck breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Score the skin in a crisscross pattern (do not cut through to the meat). Sprinkle duck with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add duck to skillet, skin side down. Reduce heat to medium and cook until golden, about 5 to 8 minutes. Turn duck over and cook 5 to 7 minutes more until golden and the internal temperature measures 160 degrees on an instantread thermometer. Transfer to a plate and let rest 10 minutes while you prepare the sauce. Be sure to save the juices that accumulate to add to the sauce.
- 2. In a small saucepan, combine fruit spread, broth, vanilla, vinegar, soy sauce, thyme, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 1 minute, whisking frequently. Remove from heat and let stand while duck continues to rest.
- 3. Transfer duck to a cutting board. Stir any accumulated juices from the duck into the sauce. Reserve 8 to 12 raspberries to use as a garnish, and stir the rest into the sauce until well mixed. The sauce will thicken while standing and may be thinned with a little water if it gets too thick.
- 4. To serve, spoon sauce on 4 plates, then slice each breast into thin slices and transfer to the plates. Top with additional sauce if desired, and garnish each serving with 2 or 3 of the reserved berries.
- Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, January - February 2012