Pan Seared Duck Breast with Persimmon Grapefruit Sauce

Name: Pan Seared Duck Breast with Persimmon Grapefruit Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 serving
Ingredients: 2 pieces (7-oz / 200-g) duck breast; 1 tablespoon Japanese sake; 1 teaspoon light soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon whole Sichuan peppercorn; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 ginger; 1/2 cup diced persimmon; 1/2 cup grapefruit juice; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon shallot; black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
2
Calories
352 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Asian-American Fusion

Pan Seared Duck Breast with Persimmon Grapefruit Sauce

Justin Wright

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Pan searing a duck breast is the quickest and easiest way to enjoy this delightful bird. In this recipe, the duck is marinated briefly in a soy-sauce-based liquid to infuse a succulent umami. It is cooked until the skin is perfectly crisped, yet the meat remains a juicy medium rare – it’s as if you have bacon and steak in a single cut of meat. It is served with a bright, fruity puree of persimmon and grapefruit. With this combination you can create a luxurious fine dining experience in just 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings

Marinade

2 pieces (7-oz / 200-g) duck breast
1 tablespoon Japanese sake
1 teaspoon light soy sauce (or soy sauce, or tamari for gluten-free)
1/2 teaspoon whole Sichuan peppercorn
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 ginger , small slices

Sauce

1/2 cup diced persimmon
1/2 cup grapefruit juice , freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon shallot , minced
black pepper , freshly grated

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Instructions

Score the skin side of the duck breast in a 1/2-inch (1 cm) crosshatch pattern with a sharp knife. Be careful not to cut into the duck flesh. You should cut almost completely through the skin, leaving a very thin layer of it intact.
Combine Japanese sake, light soy sauce, Sichuan peppercorn, and salt in a large bowl. Stir to mix well. Add duck breast. Gently rub both sides with the marinade. Place half of the Sichuan peppercorns and one piece of ginger on the lean side of each duck breast and return the duck to the marinade, skin side down. Let marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
Combine persimmon, grapefruit juice, sugar, and shallot in a deep cup. Mix with an immersion blender until it forms a consistent slurry.
Transfer duck breasts to a plate and discard the marinade (including the dry ingredients). Dry with a paper towel.
Place duck breasts into a heavy nonstick skillet, skin side down. Turn on medium low heat.
When the duck start to sizzle, press gently with a spatula so that the skin is seared evenly. Press until the skin is set. Continue cooking until the skin renders extra fat and turns golden brown. Flip to cook the other side until the meat reaches the desired doneness. A thermometer inserted to the thickest part should read 135 F (58 C) for medium rare, 145 F (62 C) for medium, or 150 F (65 C) for medium-well. The whole cooking process usually takes 15 to 20 minutes. Immediately transfer duck breasts to a serving plate, skin side up. Cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let rest for 10 minutes. (*see footnote 1)
While resting the duck, transfer the persimmon puree to a small saucepan. Turn on medium heat. Stir occasionally. Cook until it reduces by half or reaches desired thickness. Remove from heat. Serve the sauce alongside the duck breast.
Serve immediately.

Notes

You can use the rendered duck fat to cook a quick side dish, such as sauteed potato slices or vegetables. The simplest sautee will taste phenomenal when made with duck fat. When I was serving the dish, I julienned a sweet potato and used the duck fat and a bit of butter to cook the the sweet potato over medium high heat until charred and crispy (like hash browns). Seasoned it with salt and pepper and garnished with a bit of parsley. It worked like magic.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 294g Calories 352kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 24.4g (8%) Protein 44.9g (90%) Fat 8.2g (13%) Sodium 363mg (15%) Potassium 143mg (4%) Fiber 0.9g (4%) Sugar 18.1g (36%) Vitamin A 600IU (12%) Vitamin C 33.8mg (38%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 352 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	294g
Calories	352kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	24.4g	8%
Protein	44.9g	90%
Fat	8.2g	13%
Sodium	363mg	15%
Potassium	143mg	3%
Fiber	0.9g	4%
Sugar	18.1g	36%
Vitamin A	600IU	12%
Vitamin C	33.8mg	38%
Calcium	10mg	1%
Iron	0.5mg	3%