Love for Three Oranges Duck

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Delicious Love for Three Oranges Duck recipe for your dining table
in Poultry

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 duck breast halves , rinsed and patted dry
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 shallot , minced
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
2 tangerines or 2 mineola oranges , skin on , thinly sliced , seeds removed
1/2 cup tiny kumquats , halved diagonally or 1/2 cup flesh of 1 valencia orange , chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
435
Sugar
35g
Fat
23g
Love for Three Oranges Duck is a delicious duck breast recipe that pairs well with sweet and tangy orange sauce. This recipe is fairly easy to prepare, and can be enjoyed with friends and family for a special occasion dinner. The crosshatch scoring on top of the duck breasts allows the fat to melt out and the skin to turn crispy, while the juicy meat remains flavorful and tender. The orange sauce is a perfect finishing touch to this tasty dish, adding a wonderful pop of flavor to each bite. With its perfect balance of flavors and textures, Love for Three Oranges Duck is sure to become a family favorite.

Instructions

1.Use a sharp knife to score the skin of each duck breast in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat. Season both sides liberally with salt, coriander, and black pepper.
2.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
3.Add the duck breasts to the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
4.Flip the duck breasts over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the meat is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
5.Remove the duck breasts from the skillet and set aside to rest.
6.While the duck is resting, add the minced shallots to the skillet and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
7.Add the sugar to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved and turned into a caramel.
8.Carefully add the orange juice to the skillet, stirring to combine with the caramel.
9.Add the orange liqueur, sliced tangerines or mineola oranges, and kumquats or chopped Valencia orange flesh to the skillet.
10.Cook the orange mixture over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it has reduced and thickened into a sauce.
11.Just before serving, add the butter to the sauce and stir until melted and combined.
12.Serve the duck breasts with the orange sauce spooned over the top.

PROS

The duck breasts are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, making for a delicious main course.

The orange sauce is sweet and tangy, and perfectly complements the rich flavor of the duck.

This recipe is relatively simple to make, and can be enjoyed at home with family and friends.

CONS

Duck breasts can be quite fatty, so this recipe is not the healthiest main course option.

The caramelized sugar in the orange sauce can be quite sweet, which may not be to everyone’s taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While duck may not be the healthiest protein option, it is a good source of iron and vitamin B-12.
Oranges and tangerines are high in vitamin C and folate, which can help support a healthy immune system.
Kumquats are rich in antioxidants, which may help protect against disease.

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