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Duck Breast with Crème Fraîche and Roasted Grapes Recipe

Duck Breast with Crème Fraîche and Roasted Grapes Recipe

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Duck Breast with Crème Fraîche and Roasted Grapes

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 6- to 8-oz duck breasts (thawed if frozen )
1 tbsp dried juniper berries , crushed in resealable plastic bag using flat side of mallet
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1/2 lb purple seedless grapes , cut into small clusters
1/2 tbsp olive oil
coarse kosher salt
3 cups arugula
1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream , stirred to loosen

Directions:

Using sharp knife, score skin of duck breast diagonally to create 3/4-inch-wide diamond pattern. Sprinkle crushed juniper berries and thyme over both sides of breast; press to adhere. Place on rimmed baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 4 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
Preheat oven to 500°F. Arrange grape clusters in single layer on baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper. Roast until skins are slightly crisp but grapes are still soft and juicy inside, about 14 minutes. Cool. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
Sprinkle both sides of duck breasts with salt and pepper. Heat heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add duck, skin side down; cook until almost all fat is rendered, about 7 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until skin is brown and crisp, about 4 minutes. Turn duck over and cook about 3 minutes longer for medium-rare. Let duck rest 5 minutes.
Divide arugula among 6 plates. Thinly slice duck breasts crosswise and fan out slightly; place 1 breast atop arugula on each plate. Drizzle crème fraîche over each breast. Divide grapes among plates.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	113.67 Kcal (476 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.45g	8%
Cholesterol	32.06mg	11%
Sodium	29.67mg	1%
Potassium	212.82mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.8g	3%
Sugars	6.17g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.63g	3%
Protein	8.66g	17%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	9%
Iron	2.1mg	11%
Calcium	29.5mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	114.26 Kcal (478 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.48g	8%
Cholesterol	32.23mg	11%
Sodium	29.83mg	1%
Potassium	213.93mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.84g	3%
Sugars	6.2g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.64g	3%
Protein	8.7g	17%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	9%
Iron	2.1mg	11%
Calcium	29.7mg	3%

* 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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