Figs and Seared Duck Breasts

First of all, let me remove all fear: Very easy to prepare. It just requires a couple more steps and a little more attention.

And when I say attention is nothing more than using a sharp knife, scoring the skin with shallow slits in a crisis cross pattern into the duck breast skin and fat, ensuring not to pierce the beautiful meaty flesh underneath it.

Here is a short video that I put together for you:

That is all the difficulty that is required for any duck recipe. The best part is cooking it all in one skillet.

Therefore, quick and easy to make, it only takes 30 minutes. Simple, delicious, and absolutely delicious.

The most common breeds that are served in restaurants are the Mallard and Muscovy. The white Peking is most used since it has the most tender, and mild flavor. Not as gamey.

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Cooking tips and step by steps to make this fig and seared duck recipe

• The duck has one very meaty side and one side rich in fat.
• The duck fat is recommended to be saved once you extract it from searing it. You can use it for a later time for French fries, or to add extra flavor to any meats or vegetables. Stores well in the refrigerator.
• Starting by having your breasts at room temperature. With a paper towel pat, the duck dry and remove any small feather tips that may be left on the skin.
• Season the duck and place it on a roasting pan or cast-iron skillet.
• To allow all the fat to be extracted while achieving crispy skin, place duck breasts skin side down in a cold pan.

I enjoy grating the garlic. The essence of the garlic is better distributed with the seasoning, thus enjoying it better.

• If you have French gray sea salt, use it. It blends better with the garlic. Optional of course.
• Turn the heat to medium and start cooking until the skin is golden brown and easily separate itself from the pan. Cook the duck for around 15 minutes.
• For this duck breast recipe, flip the breasts and finish them in the oven.
• Use figs that are just perfect. Over ripen will fall apart while cooking.
• Slice and serve around three to four pieces of the breast for each person.
• Duck legs can be enjoyed the same way.

If time permits you can marinate the breasts up to 24 hours in advance in the refrigerator. Let them return to room temperature before cooking.

The figs make a perfect complement to this dish and this is a wonderful dinner party recipe. I sprinkled some of the cooking fat over the figs. The combination of the two is out of this world.

However, the final lemon squeeze and olive oil bring the whole dish together with a perfect balance.

As a side dish

Garlic potatoes are always my favorite for a hearty dinner. Or you can go with a light green salad and some French bread.

Green Acorn Squash with Honey Vinaigrette, tender and so delicious.

Raspberry Buttermilk Cake is your perfect dessert to go alongside at any time of the year, and even more during the holiday season.

Equipment and Ingredients used to prepare this recipe

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