Coriander-Crusted Duck Breasts
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"I've been making this dish for a while," says Rajat Parr. "It's basically India meets France. The first five times I went to France I went straight to Burgundy. I took my first trip in 1997 because of a 1986 Domaine Francois Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru Clos I tried when I was working as a bartender at Rubicon in San Francisco. I was like, Oh my gosh, what is this wine?"
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Ingredients
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2 teaspoonscoriander seedssee savings
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2 1-poundMuscovy or moulard duck breasts, excess fat trimmedsee savings
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Salt and freshly ground peppersee savings
Directions
1.
In a large skillet, toast the coriander seeds over moderately high heat, shaking the pan, until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder and let cool completely. Grind to a powder.
2.
Score the duck skin in a cross-hatch pattern; season with salt and pepper. Heat the skillet. Add the duck, skin side down, and cook over moderate heat until the skin is browned and crisp, 5 minutes. Turn the breasts skin side up and sprinkle with the ground coriander. Cook until medium-rare, 4 minutes longer. Transfer the duck to a carving board and let rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice the duck crosswise and serve.
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