5 from 57 votes
Figs and Seared Duck Breasts
Figs and Seared Duck Breasts feature pan-seared duck with scored, crisped skin flavored with a lemon, garlic, and rosemary rub. Halved figs are roasted alongside and finished under the broiler for a lightly charred sweetness. The combination delivers savory, fragrant duck balanced by caramelized, tender fruit.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
3
people
Calories:
218 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- lemon Finely grated zest
- 1 garlic finely grated, clove
- 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves finely chopped
- ¾ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 12 ounces duck breasts patted dry and scored crosshatch pattern into the skin; do not pierce the flesh underneath.
- 6 figs halved
- lemon Juice of ½ lemon and lemon wedges for serving
- olive oil to drizzle over it
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the lemon zest, garlic, and 1 tablespoon rosemary with sea salt and pepper. Mix well and rub the mixture all over both breasts.
- Place the duck skin-side down in a large, non-heated, ovenproof skillet. Place the skillet over medium heat and cook until the fat of the duck is rendered, and the skin is golden for 10 to 12 minutes. Pour out most of the fat from the skillet, save for later use.
- Flip the duck pieces over, remove the skillet from the heat, and scatter the figs and remaining 1 teaspoon rosemary all over the figs in the skillet but not on top of the duck.
- Place the skillet in the oven to roast for 5 minutes for medium.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and turn on the broiler. Transfer the duck breasts to a cutting board, cover them with aluminum foil and let them rest for about 5 minutes.
- Return the skillet still containing the figs and place it under the broiler for about 1 to 2 minutes until the figs are lightly charred. Keep a keen eye on the figs as not to burn.
- Slice the duck and serve with the figs on the side. Squeeze lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil all over the duck and the figs.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
218kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
648mg
(27%)
Potassium
549mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
225IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 648mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 549mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 225IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.