Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Pistachio and Orange Glaze

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Tender pan-seared duck breast paired with a vibrant pistachio and orange glaze, offering a balanced blend of nutty and citrus flavors perfect for a refined brunch. This Mediterranean-inspired brunch recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, combines duck breast, 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 480 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 Mediterranean cuisine 480 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.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the duck breasts skin side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for 4 minutes for medium doneness. Remove from pan and rest.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1/3 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped pistachios and cook for 1 minute to toast them lightly in the glaze.
  5. Step 5: Slice the duck breasts thinly and drizzle with the pistachio-orange glaze before serving.

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