November 4, 2011

FFwD: Twenty-Minute Honey-Glazed Duck Breast

We have a winner!  Tonight dinner my husband declared this as his favorite French Friday meal so far.

I've only eaten duck a few times and never cooked it.  I had my pan a little too hot when I put the duck breast in because within minutes my kitchen was in a smokey cloud.  After cooking for the amount of time stated in the recipe, mine was still a little rare.  Just a few minutes under the grill solved that problem.  The balsamic, honey and lime sauce was delicious and really complimented the duck and gave it a wonderful flavor.

This was a very tasty, quick and easy meal to prepare.  I would make it again for a dinner party, but I can't say duck will be my new go to quick weeknight meal.

Duck for deux

Duck fat cloud

Dinner is served!

8 comments:

  1. Very nice! Glad you enjoyed. Favorite meal is a high compliment indeed.

    Have a great weekend!

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  2. your salad looks tasty alongside your pinky duck! :) How awesome that your hubby found his fave Dorie meal! :)

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  3. This was a winner at my house too. All that fat sure did make a lot of smoke. I don't know what I would have done without my splatter guard. Nice job, Robin!

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  4. This was a success at our house and will be added in the no-brainer cooking nights. Looks like it turned out perfect for you! Happy French Friday!

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  5. So glad you liked it too! Your "smoke" picture makes me laugh. And your food looks wonderful. I'm with you - not something for everyday, but definitely good!

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  6. Ha! Love that you took a photo of your duck fat cloud. My cloud permeated throughout my apartment.

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  7. Well that high pan heat helped you get a lovely sear, so smoke or no it was a good thing right? : )

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  8. My duck fat could set off the alarms again even though it wasn't that smokey. Oh well. the neighbors are used it it. Great sears are worth it. If finally got around to this dish for chef's choice and so glad I did.

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