Duck and Mushroom Stir-Fry with Ginger and Scallions
Quick stir-fry of thinly sliced duck breast with earthy mushrooms, fresh ginger, and scallions in a savory soy sauce glaze. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs duck breast, shiitake mushrooms, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each), thinly sliced duck breast
- 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
- 3 stalks, sliced scallions
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp optional red pepper flakes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add thinly sliced duck breast (from 2 breasts, about 12 oz total) and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the edges brown but the meat remains tender.
- Step 3: Toss in 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes until mushrooms soften.
- Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp honey, and 3 sliced scallions along with 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 1 more minute until sauce thickens slightly and coats all ingredients.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.







