Pan-Seared Duck Breast
A simple yet elegant recipe for perfectly cooked pan-seared duck breasts with crispy skin and juicy meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 duck breasts
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
- Optional: herbs (such as thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Score the skin of the duck breasts in a crosshatch pattern.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Crisp the duck breasts skin-side down for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the duck breasts and cook for another 5-6 minutes.
- Let the duck rest for a few minutes after cooking.
- Slice the duck breasts and serve garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Allow the duck to rest before slicing for maximum flavor. Pair with creamy mashed potatoes or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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