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    Duck Breast And Balsamic Asparagus Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    There are times when you have to move beyond the chicken to truly experience the nuanced flavors of poultry, and a meal with the perfectly cooked duck is a moment to treasure. It is true, that duck is more expensive than chicken, but the cost isn't everything.

    Duck Breast And Balsamic Asparagus on a wooden cutting board.

    Think about what duck meat offers that the others do not: it contains higher amounts of iron than other poultry, it is an excellent source of zinc and selenium too, and the rendered duck fat is simply divine. Taste-wise, it is as good as it gets!

    Combine this marvelous protein and fat with fresh asparagus, and you have a meal fit for royalty, so treat yourself to the very best! When asparagus is in season, opt for the best bunch. How to choose it?

    Use your sense of touch to avoid stalks that are overly woody, and use your eyes to pick out a firm, bright-green stalks, or spears with a tinge of violet. Once you get it home, keep it fresh by trimming the bottoms and wrapping the cut ends with a damp cloth or paper towel.

    If it turns out that you adore the flavor of duck, and you will, then we don't want you to miss out on trying pan-fried duck breasts with grape sauce. It is a hidden gem that adults will love and Paleo children will greedily tuck into. Who doesn't love a hint of sweetness with a healthy serving of delicious fat?

    Duck Breast And Balsamic Asparagus Recipe

    Serves: 4 Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min

    Ingredients

    • 2 large duck breasts, skin on
    • 1 bunch of fresh asparagus, trimmed
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
    • 2 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder
    • ¼ cup chicken stock
    • 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
    • Cooking fat
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Preparation

    1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
    2. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, and five-spice powder; season to taste.
    3. Rub the mixture onto the duck breasts.
    4. In a cast iron skillet, melt the cooking fat over medium-high heat and sear the duck breast, skin side down, for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
    5. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 7 to 8 minutes, or until you reach the desired doneness, then let rest.
    6. Add the asparagus to a skillet with melted cooking fat over medium heat, stirring for 4 to 5 minutes.
    7. Pour balsamic vinegar and season to taste; stir until well combined, and cook for another minute.
    8. Remove from the heat and cover for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.
    9. Cut the duck breasts into thick slices and serve with the asparagus.

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    Duck Breast And Balsamic Asparagus on a wooden cutting board.

    Duck Breast And Balsamic Asparagus Recipe

    When you are ready to move beyond the basics of chicken, enter into the world of enticing duck dishes that will set the cooking bar even higher.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 165 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 large duck breasts skin on
    • 1 bunch of fresh asparagus trimmed
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 tbsp. fresh ginger minced
    • 2 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder
    • ¼ cup chicken stock
    • 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
    • Cooking fat
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 F.
    • In a small bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, and five-spice powder; season to taste.
      2 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, 2 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Rub the mixture onto the duck breasts.
      2 large duck breasts
    • In a cast iron skillet, melt the cooking fat over medium-high heat and sear the duck breast, skin side down, for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
      Cooking fat
    • Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 7 to 8 minutes, or until you reach the desired doneness, then let rest.
    • Add the asparagus to a skillet with melted cooking fat over medium heat, stirring for 4 to 5 minutes.
      1 bunch of fresh asparagus
    • Pour balsamic vinegar and season to taste; stir until well combined, and cook for another minute.
      2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup chicken stock
    • Remove from the heat and cover for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.
    • Cut the duck breasts into thick slices and serve with the asparagus.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 23gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 392mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 6mg
    Keyword asparagus, balsamic, duck breast, recipe
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