Magret de Canard Sauce au Poivre Vert, Asperges Grillées
Seared Duck Breast with Green Peppercorn Sauce, Grilled Asparagus
Yes, with a tweak: verify the sauce does not contain any added sugars or flour for thickening. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
Pan-seared duck breast, often served medium-rare, accompanied by a creamy green peppercorn sauce and grilled asparagus.
Key ingredients
Duck breast, green peppercorns, cream, cognac or brandy (minimal, alcohol mostly evaporates), shallots, beef broth, butter, asparagus, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Verify the sauce does not contain any added sugars or flour for thickening. Request grilled asparagus or other low-carb vegetables instead of potatoes or sweet accompaniments.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour le Magret de Canard, confirmez que la sauce est sans sucre ni farine. Je voudrais des asperges grillées ou d'autres légumes pauvres en glucides, sans pommes de terre.
For the Magret de Canard, please confirm the sauce has no added sugar or flour. Serve with grilled asparagus or low-carb vegetables, no potatoes.
Watch out for
Sweet fruit sauces (e.g., cherry, fig), potato sides (gratin, purée), hidden sugar/flour in restaurant sauces.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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