Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Beurre Noisette
A classic French dish featuring pan-seared duck breast served with a rich beurre noisette sauce.
Ingredients
- β4 Duck breastSkin removed
- β2 tbsp Beurre noisetteSee instructions for preparation
- β1 cup Velvety red wineFor reduction
- β SkilletFor cooking
- β1 tsp Egyptian spicesMixed herbs
Instructions
- 1
Season the duck breast with Egyptian spices.
- 2
Heat skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Sear the duck breast for 5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your liking.
- 4
Let the duck rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 5
To prepare the beurre noisette, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over low heat.
- 6
Once melted, increase heat to medium and cook until the butter turns golden brown.
- 7
Remove from heat and whisk in 1 tablespoon of red wine reduction (see below).
- 8
To make the wine reduction, heat 1 cup of red wine in a saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half.
- 9
Serve the sliced duck breast with beurre noisette sauce spooned over the top.