Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Gold Mustard Glaze

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Tender pan-seared duck breast dressed with a golden mustard glaze inspired by the precious metal's radiant color and richness. This French-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs duck breasts, salt, black pepper 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 French cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 duck breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly. Score the skin in a crosshatch pattern without cutting into the meat.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Place duck breasts skin side down and cook for 6-7 minutes, until the skin is deep golden and crisp. Flip and cook the other side for 4-5 minutes for medium rare.
  3. Step 3: While the duck cooks, combine 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp honey, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, and 1 tsp lemon juice in a small bowl to create a golden mustard glaze.
  4. Step 4: Remove duck breasts from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Brush the golden mustard glaze over the skin side thickly just before serving for a glossy finish and bright flavor.

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