Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Orange-Ginger Glaze

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Tender duck breast cooked to medium-rare, finished with a fragrant and tangy orange-ginger glaze, ideal for an elegant brunch dish. This French-inspired brunch recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, combines duck breasts, salt, black pepper into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. 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: 15 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 in a crisscross pattern without cutting into the meat. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly.
  2. Step 2: Place duck breasts skin-side down in a cold skillet over medium heat. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the skin is golden brown and most fat is rendered, adjusting heat as necessary to avoid burning.
  3. Step 3: Flip the duck breasts and cook skin-side up for an additional 3-4 minutes for medium-rare. Remove from skillet and tent with foil to rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar. Stir and simmer for 4-5 minutes until the sauce reduces by half and thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and whisk in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until the glaze is glossy and smooth.
  6. Step 6: Slice the rested duck breasts thinly and drizzle with the warm orange-ginger glaze for serving.

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