Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Minnehaha Park Wild Berry Sauce

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A tender pan-seared duck breast featuring a tangy wild berry sauce inspired by the natural flavors of Minnehaha Regional Park’s native berries. This American-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 American 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 crosshatch pattern without cutting into the meat. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Place duck breasts skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden, then flip and cook for 4-5 minutes more until medium-rare. Remove from pan and let rest.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 cup mixed wild berries, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, and 1/4 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes until the berries break down and the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, then spoon the warm berry sauce over the sliced duck breasts and serve immediately.

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