Duck Breasts with Raspberry Sauce
Tender duck breasts are paired with a tangy-sweet raspberry sauce enriched with red wine and crème de cassis. Cinnamon and demerara sugar add warm, caramel-like spice, making this an elegant choice for a date night or special-occasion dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Duck Breasts with Raspberry Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to broil. Score duck breasts through the skin and fat, but not into the meat.
- 2
Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place duck breasts skin side down and cook until the fat renders and the skin is browned, about 10 minutes. Drain most of the fat from the pan. Return duck to the skillet, skin side up, and cook until firm and nearly cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Transfer duck breasts to a baking sheet. Mix sea salt, cinnamon, and demerara sugar in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over the duck skin.
- 3
Whisk red wine, crème de cassis, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Pour into the skillet and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add raspberries and simmer until heated through, about 1 minute.
- 4
Broil duck breasts, skin side up, until the sugar begins to caramelize, about 1 minute. Slice duck thinly across the grain. Spoon raspberry sauce over the top and serve warm.
- Calories 455.43 kcal High 23%
- Protein 41.7 g Good Source 83%
- Carbohydrate 13.88 g 5%
- Total Fat 20.69 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 5.51 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 214.78 mg High 72%
- Sodium 177.76 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 2.26 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 9.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 65.08 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 5.39 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 75.45 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 10.71 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 12.41 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Corn 🌽
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Duck Breasts with Raspberry Sauce is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Berry Liqueur, Cornstarch, Duck Breast, and Fruit Liqueur. Each serving provides about 455.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Duck Breasts with Raspberry Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Berry Liqueur, Cornstarch, Duck Breast, Fruit Liqueur, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Duck Breasts with Raspberry Sauce?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 455.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Duck Breasts with Raspberry Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Duck Breasts with Raspberry Sauce healthy?
- Duck Breasts with Raspberry Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 455.43 calories and 41.7 g of protein, or 83% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 177.76 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.51 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites, Corn and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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