How to Make Duck Breasts with Raspberry Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Duck breasts are a luxurious and delicious meal option that are perfect for a special occasion or a fancy dinner at home. When cooked properly, they are tender, juicy, and full of flavor. One of the best ways to prepare duck breasts is by serving them with a sweet and tangy raspberry sauce. This combination of savory and sweet flavors creates a truly unforgettable dining experience.

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Ingredients

  • 4 duck breast halves
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 teaspoons demerara sugar
  • ½ cup red wine
  • ¼ cup creme de cassis liqueur
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 4 ounces raspberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven on broiler setting. Use a fork to score the duck breasts through the skin and fat but not all the way through to the meat.
  • Heat a large heavy skillet on medium high. Fry the duck breasts skin side down, until the skin browns and fat runs out, about 10 minutes. Remove the breasts from the pan, and pour off most of the fat. Return breasts to pan, and fry skin side up for another 10 minutes. Remove breasts from pan, and allow to rest on a baking sheet. Mix the sea salt, cinnamon and Demerara sugar together and sprinkle over the skin of the duck breasts. Pour most of the fat out of the frying pan.
  • Mix together the red wine, cassis, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Pour into the pan, and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened. Add raspberries, and simmer for another minute until heated through.
  • Broil the duck breasts skin side up, until the sugar begins to caramelize, about 1 minute. Slice the duck breasts thinly, pour a little sauce over the top, and serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    395 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 175mg
    • Sodium: 1012mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 45g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 21mg
    • Potassium: 700mg