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Black-Pepper-Roasted Duck Breasts with Grilled Plums Recipe

Black-Pepper-Roasted Duck Breasts with Grilled Plums Recipe

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Black-Pepper-Roasted Duck Breasts with Grilled Plums

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Ingredients:

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4 12-to 14-oz boneless muscovy duck breast halves, trimmed of excess fat
4 tsp chopped fresh thyme, divided
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
6 firm but ripe santa rosa plums or other purple plums, halved, pitted
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp sugar

Directions:

Using sharp knife, score skin of duck breasts in crisscross pattern (cut skin only; do not cut through meat), spacing cuts 1 inch apart. Sprinkle duck breasts on both sides with 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and chill.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Toss plum halves, olive oil, sugar, 1 teaspoon thyme, remaining 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Grill plum halves, cut side down, until grill marks appear and plums begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Turn plums over and grill, skin side down, until skin begins to soften but plums still retain their shape, about 4 minutes. Transfer plums to bowl. Cover with foil and let stand while cooking duck.
Heat 2 large skillets over medium-high heat. Add 2 duck breasts, skin side down, to each skillet. Cook until skin is crisp and golden, about 7 minutes. Turn duck breasts over and cook to desired doneness, about 8 minutes longer for medium-rare. Remove from heat and let duck rest 5 minutes.
Thinly slice duck crosswise. Divide among plates. Place 2 plum halves alongside each serving. Drizzle any plum juices from bowl over. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons thyme and serve.
What to drink: A Malbec would be a great pairing for the duck. The Argentinean red wine has enough structure to stand up to the tannins in the plums. We like the fruity, floral Alamos 2006 Malbec ($14).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	25.08 Kcal (105 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.5g	4%
Sodium	581.62mg	24%
Potassium	13.59mg	0%
Total Carbs	0.83g	0%
Sugars	0.21g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.27g	1%
Protein	0.11g	0%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	1%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	5.9mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	458.06 Kcal (1918 kJ)
Calories from fat	411.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.67g	4%
Sodium	10623.28mg	24%
Potassium	248.14mg	0%
Total Carbs	15.11g	0%
Sugars	3.87g	1%
Dietary Fiber	4.86g	1%
Protein	1.98g	0%
Vitamin C	15.6mg	1%
Iron	3.1mg	1%
Calcium	108.1mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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