Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Orange Glaze
Ingredients
- Duck Breasts Add to Cart »
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for added richness)
Directions
Enjoy your delicious pan-seared duck breasts with orange glaze! The combination of tender duck meat with the sweet and tangy glaze makes for an impressive and satisfying meal.
- Prepare the Duck Breasts:
- Score the skin of the duck breasts in a cross-hatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
- Season both sides of the duck breasts with salt and pepper.
- Make the Orange Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, grated orange zest, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Cook the Duck Breasts:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Once the pan is hot, add the duck breasts, skin side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
- Flip the duck breasts and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes for medium-rare doneness or adjust the cooking time to your desired level of doneness.
- Add the Orange Glaze:
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour the orange glaze over the duck breasts in the pan.
- Let the glaze simmer and coat the duck breasts for about 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- If desired, add a tablespoon of butter to the pan and swirl it around to make the glaze even richer and more velvety.
- Rest and Serve:
- Remove the duck breasts from the pan and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Slice the duck breasts diagonally into thin pieces and drizzle the remaining glaze from the pan over the slices.
- Serve:
- Serve the pan-seared duck breasts with your choice of side dishes. It goes wonderfully with roasted vegetables, wild rice, or a fresh green salad.
