Confit of duck salad with new season asparagus
The dish is not only flavourful, but also visually appealing with the vibrant colours of the asparagus. It's a great option for a light lunch or dinner, and can be easily prepared at home with just a few ingredients. The combination of the rich duck meat and fresh asparagus makes for a unique flavour profile that is sure to impress your guests.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 225 g 8oz asparagus, trimmed
- 2 confit of duck legs
- 75 g 3oz pea shoots or soft baby salad leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper for the dressing
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
- 9 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pink shallots finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves sliced
- 5 tbsp Bonne Maman Strawberry Conserve
- 3-4 tbsp sherry vinegar
Instructions
Make the dressing:
- Remove the leaves from the rosemary sprig and finely chop them (reserving the stalk).
- Heat 3 tbsp of olive oil in a frying pan and cook the shallots and garlic with the rosemary leaves for 2-3 mins until it begins to sizzle and turn golden brown.
- Remove from the heat, stir in the remaining oil, the conserve and the vinegar. Season the dressing and pour into an empty jar. Push in the reserved rosemary stalk, seal and leave to marinate in a cool place for at least 24 hours or up to 1 week (the longer the better).
Cook the duck:
- About 2 hours before serving, preheat the oven to 220°C (fan oven 200°C), gas mark 7.
- Cook the confit of duck legs in the preheated oven for about 15 mins or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, set aside to cool, then shred the meat from the bones. Spoon 2-3 tbsp of dressing over the warm duck meat.
Cook the asparagus:
- Cook the asparagus in plenty of boiling, salted water until just tender. Drain and immediately plunge into ice-cold water to cool. Drain and keep chilled until needed.
Serve:
- When ready to serve, divide the asparagus between 6 serving plates. Top with the shredded duck and some pea shoots or salad leaves. Spoon over a little extra dressing before serving.