Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Maple-Blueberry Glaze

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Tender duck breast pan-seared to crisp perfection, finished with a sweet and tangy maple-blueberry glaze inspired by Quebec’s rich maple traditions. This French-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 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 450 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: 20 min Serves 2 French cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Score the skin of 2 duck breasts with a sharp knife in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Place the duck breasts skin-side down in a cold skillet over medium heat, then cook for 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy, rendering out the fat. Flip and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes until medium rare. Remove the duck and rest on a plate.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, remove excess fat leaving about 1 tbsp. Add 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, 3 tbsp pure maple syrup, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until the berries burst and the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until melted and glossy. Return duck breasts to the pan, spoon the glaze over them for 1 minute to reheat and coat.
  5. Step 5: Slice the duck breasts thinly and drizzle with remaining glaze. Serve immediately.

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