Seared Duck with Date Jus and Cheese Ravioli with Piave Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- Recipe for Seared Duck with Date Jus, Cheese Ravioli and Piave Cream Sauce adapted from Chef Eric Algorri in Food and Wine
- 12 oz. Medjool dates, pitted and halved
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup finely grated Piave cheese (about 1 ounce)
- Kosher salt
- Pepper Two 12-ounce Moulard duck breasts *
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 490g | |
| Calories 1460 | |
| Calories from Fat 492 | 34% |
| Total Fat 56.01g | 70% |
| Saturated Fat 34.55g | 138% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 206mg | 69% |
| Sodium 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium 2480mg | 71% |
| Total Carbs 259.23g | 69% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.8g | 76% |
| Sugars 226.3g | 151% |
| Protein 9.23g | 15% |
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