Indulge in perfectly pan-seared duck breasts with crispy skin and tender meat. This quick and easy recipe elevates any dinner table with gourmet flair in just 8 minutes!
307 kcal
/serving
8 mins
Serves
2
Medium
French
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2-4 skin-on duck breasts (790g-1.6kg)'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Kosher salt, to taste'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste'}
Preparation
- Using a sharp knife, lightly score the skin of each duck breast in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
- Season both sides of the duck breasts generously with kosher salt.
Cooking
- Place the duck breasts skin-side down in a large cold pan, ensuring at least 2.5cm (2-inch) of space between each.
- Cook over medium heat without moving them until the fat renders and the skin becomes golden-brown and crispy, about 5 mins.
- Flip the duck breasts and increase the heat to medium-high.
- Sear for an additional 2 to 3 mins, or until the internal temperature reaches 58°C (136°F (58°C)) for medium-rare.
Plating & Serving
- Remove the duck breasts from the pan and let them rest for 3 to 5 mins.
- Thinly slice the duck and season with freshly cracked black pepper before serving.
Notes
Save the rendered duck fat for future cooking uses, such as roasting potatoes.
Suggested Sides
roasted vegetables
mashed potatoes
Nutrition per Serving
307
Calories
49.3g
Protein
42% DV
0.2g
Carbs
10.6g
Fat
14% DV
0.1g
Fiber
377mg
Sodium
25% DV
192mg
Cholesterol
55% DV
| Diet Type | High Protein Low Carb |
| Health Labels | Sugar Conscious Keto Friendly Paleo Specific Carbs Mediterranean Dash Dairy Free Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Oil Added No Sugar Added Sulphite Free Fodmap Free Kosher |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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