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Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Gastrique and Creamed Spinach

Cooking Guide

Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Gastrique and Creamed Spinach

A romantic French bistro classic: crisp-skinned duck breast with a tart-sweet cherry gastrique and rich, silky creamed spinach.

  • French
  • Main
  • Contains
  • milk
  • keto
  • low-carb
  • high-protein
  • paleo

Cooking Guide

Step 1
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Remove duck breasts from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.

The Why

Starting from room temperature helps the duck cook more evenly and prevents the exterior from overcooking before the interior comes up to temperature.

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Version history

  • v1current8/5/2026
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