Crisp-Crusted Duck Breast with Blackberry Port Reduction

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A meticulously crafted entree featuring perfectly seared duck breast with a deep, complex berry-infused sauce that demands attention to detail. This French-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs duck breast, blackberry jam, dry red wine for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 French cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat duck breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place skin-side down in a cold oven-safe skillet, then heat over medium-low until skin renders fat and turns golden brown, about 8 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula to ensure even contact.
  2. Step 2: Flip duck breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes for medium-rare, then transfer to a cutting board and rest for 10 minutes while preparing the sauce.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 tbsp blackberry jam, 1/4 cup dry red wine, and 2 sprigs fresh thyme to the skillet. Scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon, then simmer for 3 minutes until liquid reduces by half.
  4. Step 4: Whisk in 1 tbsp all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup chicken stock, stirring constantly until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Remove thyme sprigs, stir in 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, and season with additional salt if needed.

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