Pomegranate Duck

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 129.0
  • Total Fat: 4.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 664.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 0.6 g

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Introduction

From Eating Well: Serves Two. Great served with whole-wheat herbed couscous. From Eating Well: Serves Two. Great served with whole-wheat herbed couscous.
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    1 pound boneless duck breast, skin removed
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
    1 small shallot, finely chopped
    1 cup pomegranate juice
    1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
    1 teaspoon cornstarch
    2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Sprinkle duck with salt. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add the duck and cook until bronwed on both sides, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the duck to a smal baking dish and roast until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 150 degrees, 8-12 minutes for medium, depending on the size of the breast. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest 5 minutes.
3. While the duck is roasting, return the pan to medium-high heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add pom juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook until reduced by half, 1-2 minutes. Stir broth and cornstarch in a small bowl until the cornstarch dissolves. Add to the pan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes. When the duck has finished resting, pour any accumulated juices into the sauce and stir to combine.
4. Thinly slice duck; serve topped with the pomegranate sauce. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Serving Size: Makes 2 servings