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🍽️ Duck breast with fresh figs and arugula
557 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 2 duck breast fillets (approx. 300 g each)
- salt
- pepper (from the mill)
- 8 figs
- 2 handfuls arugula
- 4 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp dark balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp hot mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 8 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius using the top and bottom heat setting.
- 2. Rinse the duck breasts briefly and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
- 3. Score the skin of the duck breasts in a diamond pattern. Be careful not to cut too deeply into the meat.
- 4. Season the breasts with salt and pepper.
- 5. Fry the duck breasts skin-side down in the pan. Cook them slowly for about 5 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- 6. Turn the breasts over and fry them briefly on the meat side.
- 7. Place the duck breasts on a wire rack. Place a drip pan directly underneath to catch the rising fat.
- 8. Cook the duck breasts in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes.
- 9. Remove the breasts from the oven.
- 10. Wrap the duck breasts in aluminum foil.
- 11. Let the meat rest for about 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute and the meat to become pink.
- 12. Wash the fresh figs under running water.
- 13. Pat the figs dry.
- 14. Slice the figs into thin pieces.
- 15. Arrange the fig slices decoratively on the plates.
- 16. Wash the arugula thoroughly.
- 17. Remove thick stems or wilted greens from the arugula.
- 18. Let the arugula drain well.
- 19. Tear the arugula leaves into smaller pieces if necessary.
- 20. Distribute the arugula evenly over the fig slices.
- 21. Whisk both types of balsamic vinegar with the mustard, honey, and oil in a small bowl.
- 22. Season the dressing mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- 23. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
- 24. Slice the duck breasts into thin pieces.
- 25. Place the duck breast slices on top of the salad.
- 26. Serve the dish immediately.
Nutrition per serving
- kcal: 557
- Protein: 25 g · Fett/Fat: 42 g · Carbs: 20 g