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Duck Breast with Cipollini Onions

Savory Duck Breast with Cipollini Onions for Flavor Lovers

Delight your taste buds with Duck Breast and Cipollini Onions, a flavorful dish that brings together rich duck fat and sweet onions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Duck Breast
  • 2 pieces Duck breasts Choose high-quality breasts for a richer flavor and crispier skin.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances the natural flavors of the duck and the onions.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ground pepper Adds a touch of warmth to balance the richness of the duck.
For the Cipollini Onions
  • 1 pound Cipollini onions Sweet and mild, these onions caramelize beautifully when roasted.
  • 3 tablespoons Duck fat Imparts a rich, savory flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme Adds aromatic depth and pairs perfectly.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher or sea salt Use according to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ground pepper A sprinkle adds just the right amount of depth.

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • large pot
  • colander

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add the cipollini onions and blanch them for about 30 seconds.
  3. Quickly drain the onions and cool them under ice-cold running water for a minute. Trim the root ends and peel off the skins.
  4. Place the peeled onions in a baking dish in a single layer.
  5. Drizzle the onions with warm duck fat, and sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Add thyme sprigs.
  6. Roast the cipollini onions for 30-35 minutes, turning twice during this time.
  7. Once roasted, serve the cipollini onions alongside your duck breasts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store roasted onions in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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