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Crispy pink duck breast

crispy pink duck breast
Crispy pink duck breast is a delicious and flavourful dish that highlights the rich and tender meat of duck breast with a crispy skin with the perfect crunch
Goes well with
Hasselback potatoes, see more 
Pan sauce and mushrooms
Serving 2 people
Nutrition 1 serving
Calories 139kcal
Fat5g
Saturates 1g
Carbs
Sugar
Fiber
Protein 22g
Sodium 64mg
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes

Ingredients (i)
 

  • duck breast1 duck breast - score the skin in parallel lines right down to the meat, 1 centimeter apart
  • saltsalt - to your taste

Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients according to the list above and read through the recipe before starting
  • Take (i) out off the fridge and set aside for 30 minutes to bring the meat to room temperature
    1 duck breast
  • Score the skin in parallel lines, 0,5 to 1 centimeter apart, just down to the meat but not into it
  • Season it with (i) on the skin side and lightly on the flesh side
    salt
  • Place it, skin side down, in a large, cold sauté pan
  • Heat the pan to medium heat
  • Cook until much of the fat has rendered and the skin is golden brown, about 6-8 minutes (timer)
  • Turn it around and cook for 3-5 minutes
  • Core temperature should be minimum 58°C
  • Take it off the pan do not cover
  • Let it rest for 10 minutes (timer)
  • Cut it into fine slices
  • Serve

Notes

If you prefer it to be medium instead of pink, add a few minutes to the cooking time 

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Nutrition Facts
Crispy pink duck breast
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
139
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
87
mg
29
%
Potassium
 
303
mg
9
%
Protein
 
22
g
44
%
Sodium
 
64
mg
3
%
Vitamin A
 
60
IU
1
%
Vitamin B1
 
0.5
mg
33
%
Vitamin B2
 
0.3
mg
18
%
Vitamin B3
 
4
mg
20
%
Vitamin B5
 
1
mg
10
%
Vitamin B6
 
1
mg
50
%
Vitamin B12
 
15
µg
250
%
Vitamin C
 
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
3
mg
0
%
Copper
 
0.3
mg
15
%
Folate
 
7
µg
2
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
Magnesium
 
25
mg
6
%
Phosphorus
 
210
mg
21
%
Selenium
 
23
µg
33
%
Zinc
 
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The information shown is an estimation only and not a substitute for professional advice.