Seared Duck in Orange-Apricot Sauce
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Seared Duck in Orange-Apricot Sauce

Seared Duck in Orange-Apricot Sauce

with Almonds and Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Juicy duck breasts are seared until the skin is crispy and golden-brown, then drizzled with mouthwatering orange-apricot sauce. The potatoes complement the tart sauce and a crisp salad finishes off a luxurious meal!

Allergens:
Sulphites
Almonds
Wheat
Milk

Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.

Preparation Time40 minutes
Cooking Time8 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

2 unit(s)

Duck Breast

1 unit(s)

Rosemary, sprig

2 tbsp

Apricot Spread

(May contain Wheat, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sesame, Crustaceans, Sulphites, Soy, Egg)

1 tbsp

White Wine Vinegar

(Contains Sulphites)

1 unit(s)

Chicken Broth Concentrate

56 g

Arugula and Spinach Mix

28 g

Almonds, sliced

(Contains Almonds)

2 unit(s)

Russet Potato

1 tbsp

All-Purpose Flour

(Contains Wheat)

1 unit(s)

Orange

1 unit(s)

Shallot

Not included in your delivery

¼ tsp

Salt*

2 tbsp

Oil*

1 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains Milk)

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

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Nutrition Values

Calories970 kcal
Fat47 g
Saturated Fat12 g
Carbohydrate77 g
Sugar23 g
Dietary Fiber8 g
Protein60 g
Cholesterol305 mg
Sodium690 mg
Trans Fat0.3 g
Potassium2200 mg
Calcium175 mg
Iron14 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Parchment Paper
Baking Sheet
Large Non-Stick Pan
Measuring Spoons
Zester
Small Bowl
Large Bowl
Medium Non-Stick Pan
Whisk
Measuring Cups

Instructions

Cook duck
1
  • Pat duck dry with paper towels.
  • Using a sharp knife, score skin side of duck in a criss-cross pattern. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add duck to a cold, large non-stick pan, skin-side down. Cook over medium heat until skin is crispy, 10-12 min.
  • Transfer duck to a parchment-lined baking sheet, skin-side up. Roast in the bottom of the oven until cooked through, 8-12 min.**
  • Discard all but 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) duck fat from the pan.
  • When duck is done, transfer to a plate to rest, 3-5 min.
Roast potatoes
2
  • Meanwhile, cut potatoes into 1/4-inch rounds.
  • Strip rosemary leaves from stem, then finely chop.
  • Add potatoes, rosemary and 1 tbsp oil to another parchment-lined baking sheet. (NOTE: For 4 ppl, use 2 baking sheets, with 1 tbsp oil per sheet.)
  • Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.
  • Roast in the middle of the oven, flipping halfway through, until golden-brown, 22-25 min. (NOTE: For 4 ppl, roast in the middle and top of the oven, rotating sheets halfway through.)
Prep
3
  • Meanwhile, peel, then cut shallot into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Zest orange.
  • Cut a piece off the top and bottom ends of orange. Place a flat end on a cutting board, then cut the peel away from top to bottom to expose flesh, turning orange as you go.
  • Place orange on its side and cut into 1/4-inch rounds.
  • Squeeze juice from orange peels and collect any juices on the cutting board in a small bowl to get 3 tbsp (6 tbsp) orange juice. (NOTE: If you don't have enough juice, squeeze an orange slice.)


Make vinaigrette and toast almonds
4
  • Heat a medium non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • When the pan is hot, add almonds to the dry pan.
  • Toast, stirring often, until golden-brown, 4-5 min. (TIP: Keep your eye on them so they don't burn!)
  • Transfer toasted almonds to a plate.
  • While the pan heats, add vinegar, 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) orange zest, 1 tsp (2 tsp) apricot spread and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to a large bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine.


Cook orange-apricot sauce
5
  • When duck is almost done roasting, heat the pan with reserved duck fat (from step 1) over medium. 
  • When hot, add shallots. Cook, stirring often, until softened slightly, 1-2 min.
  • Sprinkle flour over shallots. Cook, stirring often, until coated, 30 sec.
  • Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup (1 cup) water, broth concentrate, orange juice and remaining apricot spread. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
  • Once simmering, cook, whisking often, until sauce thickens slightly, 1-2 min.
  • Add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter and season with salt, then stir to combine.
  • Remove the pan from heat.
Finish and serve
6
  • Add arugula and spinach mix and orange slices to the bowl with vinaigrette. Toss to coat.
  • Thinly slice duck.
  • Divide duck, potatoes and salad between plates.
  • Spoon orange-apricot sauce over duck.
  • Sprinkle almonds over salad.
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