Magret de Canard with Keto Sides
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no fruit sauce (e.g., cherry, fig, orange); ask for a simple pan sauce made with butter and herbs, or just plain pan-seared duck. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A thick cut of duck breast, typically from a Moulard duck, pan-seared until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender, often served medium-rare. Usually accompanied by a fruit-based sauce and potatoes, this version replaces those with a simple butter-herb sauce and low-carb green vegetables.
Key ingredients
Duck breast, salt, pepper, butter, fresh herbs (e.g., thyme, rosemary), green beans/asparagus, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Request no fruit sauce (e.g., cherry, fig, orange); ask for a simple pan sauce made with butter and herbs, or just plain pan-seared duck. Omit any potatoes or starchy purees, opting for green vegetables like asparagus or spinach.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Magret de Canard: sans sauces fruitées, glaçages sucrés ou purées féculentes. Je souhaite une simple réduction non sucrée ou des légumes verts sautés.
Magret de Canard: No fruit sauces, sugary glazes, starchy purees. Request unsweetened reduction or sautéed green vegetables.
Watch out for
Fruit-based sauces are very high in sugar. Traditional potato accompaniments are high in carbs. Check for hidden sugary glazes.
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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