Duck fillet in the oven (simple recipe)

Description

The recipe won't take much time. As a side dish for this amazing dish, you can always prepare fried potatoes. It's perfect for a festive table, as duck dishes are not everyday meals. The sauce prepared according to this recipe can also be blended with a blender. It will perfectly enhance the flavor of the duck breast. Serve hot.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Rinse the duck breast under water and pat dry. Rub salt on all sides. Heat a teaspoon of oil in a hot skillet and sear the breast until a golden crust forms on both sides. You can use a grill pan to get attractive grill marks on the surface.

2. 2

   Step 2

   To prepare the sauce, sauté chopped shallots with garlic and spices, add sliced apples and pour in apple juice. Add fennel, cinnamon, and star anise, then add gooseberries. Simmer everything together until the sauce reduces, remove from heat and let cool.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Preheat the oven to 180 degrees, place the duck fillet inside and bake for 5–7 minutes. Then remove it and wrap in foil. Let the duck fillet rest.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Serve the finished dish with sauce, slicing the duck into pieces.