Canard aux Cerises

Canard aux Cerises is a delectable French dish featuring tender duck breasts paired with a rich cherry sauce, perfect for impressing your dinner guests. This keto-friendly version keeps the flavors authentic while maintaining low carbohydrate content.

Ingredients

• Duck breast - 2 pieces (approximately 300g total)
• Fresh cherries - 200g, pitted
• Butter - 30g
• Shallot - 1, finely chopped
• Red wine - 100ml (dry)
• Chicken broth - 100ml
• Fresh thyme - 1 teaspoon, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Score the skin of the duck breasts in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
2. Season the duck breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the duck breasts skin-side down. Cook for about 6-8 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
4. Flip the duck breasts and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes for medium-rare, or longer if desired. Remove from the skillet and let rest.
5. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped shallot and sauté until translucent.
6. Add the pitted cherries to the skillet and stir for 2 minutes, then pour in the red wine and chicken broth.
7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
8. Stir in the fresh thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Slice the duck breasts and serve drizzled with the cherry sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 40 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein which supports muscle health.
• Contains antioxidants from cherries that may reduce inflammation.

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