Duck Breast with Strawberry Reduction

A delicious strawberry & cilantro sauce tops pan seared Duck Breast. Perfect for summer gatherings or to top a delicious salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 12.5 oz jar of Strawberry Jam
  • ¼ tsp Cilantro, dried
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1 handful Fresh Cilantro, roughly chopped

Direction

Sauce:

  • Combine jam, dried cilantro, pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Bring sauce to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, reducing to desired thickness.

Duck Breast:

  • Score duck breast skin in ¼” intervals, being careful not to cut into the meat. Rotate breast and score again, making a crisscross pattern. Season with salt & pepper.
  • Flip duck breast over and cook in the pan on medium heat for 7-10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees.
  • Place duck on cutting board and let rest for 5 -10 minutes until it reaches 165 degrees before slicing.
  • To serve, spoon sauce over sliced duck breast, garnish with chopped cilantro.
  • Place duck skin side down in saute pan, cover and cook for 10 minutes on medium low heat to render fat. (Or use these grilling instructions ).