Chef's Tip: How to Perfectly Sear Foie Gras

Name: Chef’s Tip: Perfectly Seared Foie Gras
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 (450g) lobe of foie gras; Salt and pepper; Fleur de sel

Chef’s Tip: Perfectly Seared Foie Gras

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Portions / Servings

Temps de préparation / Prep time

2 min.

Temps de cuisson / Cooking time

2 min.

Master the art of searing foie gras with expert tips that ensure perfect cooking. From careful preparation to a well-heated pan, every detail matters to achieve a melt-in-your-mouth interior with a beautifully golden crust. Follow these simple steps to elevate this exceptional ingredient and impress your guests with a dish worthy of the finest restaurants.

Recipe from the series Les Recettes du Guerrier in collaboration with Bell Media, airing from February 19, 2025. Filmed at Restaurant Le Saint-Amour, Quebec.

Par / By

Chef Xavier Deschênes

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Ingrédients / Ingredients

1 (450g) lobe of foie gras
Salt and pepper
Fleur de sel

Instructions/ Directions

Choose the freshest lobe of foie gras possible, with a texture that is neither too firm nor too soft.
Slice the foie gras at a 45-degree angle from the tip of the lobe into oblique pieces about 2 inches thick.
Season each slice with salt and pepper.
Heat a skillet over high heat. Do not add any fat, as the foie gras will render its own.
Place the slices in the hot skillet and cook until a beautiful golden crust forms (about 1 minute per side).
Regularly baste the foie gras with the fat in the pan during cooking.
For perfect doneness, use a cooking thermometer. The internal temperature should reach 133°F (56°C).
The goal is to achieve a crispy, golden exterior while keeping the inside tender and soft.
Serve immediately with a sprinkle of fleur de sel.

Note

Serve with crostini or directly on a great steak. Enjoy!