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Seared Duck Breast with Steamed Broccoli
Crispy-skinned seared duck breast served with steamed broccoli.
~421 kcalper serving~54g protein~3g carbs~21g fat
Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 1.
Ingredients
- 1 Duck breast
- 1 cup Broccoli
- to taste Salt & pepper
Cooking Steps
Score skin and sear duck breast skin-side down until crispy.
Flip and cook to desired doneness.
Steam broccoli and serve alongside.
Plant & Growing Tips
Broccoli
- Plant broccoli seedlings in full sun and rich, well-drained soil in early spring for a summer harvest or in late summer for a fall harvest.
- Ensure consistent moisture, especially during head formation, and provide a balanced fertilizer.
- Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for proper head development and air circulation.
Natural Pest Control
- Use floating row covers immediately after planting to prevent cabbage worms and loopers from laying eggs.
- Hand-pick any visible cabbage worms or other caterpillars from the leaves.
- Apply Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) spray, an organic pesticide, specifically targeting caterpillars if infestations are severe.
Harvest
Broccoli
- Harvest the main central head when it is firm and tight, before the florets begin to separate or show any yellow color.
- Cut the main stem about 5-6 inches below the head, leaving the plant to encourage side shoot production.
- Continue to harvest side shoots as they develop, which are smaller but equally delicious, until the plant stops producing or frosts arrive.
