For extra crispy skin, score the skin in a crosshatch pattern before seasoning. Ensure your skillet is hot before searing to achieve a beautiful crust. Resting the duck is crucial for retaining its juices and achieving maximum tenderness. For a deeper garlic flavor, consider adding a crushed garlic clove to the pan while searing. Serve the duck breast sliced thinly over a bed of wild rice or creamy polenta.
Garlic Roasted Duck Breast
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME13 mins
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TOTAL TIME28 mins
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SERVING1 People
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VIEWS10
Experience the rich flavor of perfectly seared duck breast, infused with aromatic garlic and rosemary, finished with a delicate crisp.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate4 g
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Cholesterol79 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein15 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium2376 mg
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Sugar0 g
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Fat6 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Prepare the Duck (5 minutes): Place duck breast skin side-down on a cutting board. Cut a small slit from top to bottom, 2/3 of the way through the duck breast. Season with salt and pepper.
02
Step
2 mins
Preheat Oven (2 minutes): Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
03
Step
2 mins
Sear Duck Breast (2 minutes): Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Place duck breast skin side-down in the hot skillet; cook until browned, about 30 seconds. Flip and repeat on the other side.
04
Step
3 mins
Infuse with Garlic and Rosemary (3 minutes): Transfer duck breast to a clean work surface, skin-side down. Place 3 or 4 garlic strips inside the slit. Place rosemary sprig over garlic; top with remaining garlic strips. Place skin side-up in a baking pan.
05
Step
10 mins
Roast Duck Breast (10 minutes): Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 120 degrees F (50 degrees C).
06
Step
5 mins
Rest (5 minutes): Cover with aluminum foil. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
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Chelsie Rutherford
Jun 30, 2025I added a bit of orange zest to the garlic mixture, and it was fantastic! Thanks for a great recipe.
Amy Kunde
Jun 23, 2025This recipe turned out amazing! The duck was perfectly cooked and the garlic rosemary flavor was spot on.
Dejah Thiel
Jun 21, 2025My family loved this dish! The resting period made a huge difference in the tenderness of the duck.
Amara Strosin
Jun 21, 2025Easy to follow instructions and the duck was incredibly tender. Will definitely make this again!