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Wild Ginger and Blueberry Glazed Crispy Duck Breast

Serves 2

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Ginger blueberry duck breast

The deep, warming spice of wild ginger enhances a glossy, antioxidant-packed blueberry glaze atop perfectly crispy duck breast, bringing both flavour and anti-inflammatory benefits to the table.

Ingredients

  • 2 duck breasts, skin on
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) wild blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) grated wild ginger
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) raw honey
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) apple cider vinegar

Directions

01

Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C). Score duck skin and season with salt and pepper.

02
In cold pan, place duck breasts skin side down. Heat to medium heat and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until fat is rendered and skin is crisp.
03
Flip and transfer to preheated oven for an additional 7 to 10 minutes, or until you’ve reached desired doneness.
04
Meanwhile, in saucepan, heat blueberries, wild ginger, honey, and vinegar on medium-high
05
Let duck rest for at least 15 to 20 minutes, slice, and drizzle with blueberry glaze.

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