Garlic Roasted Duck Breast

Skin-on duck breast stuffed with garlic and a fresh rosemary sprig is pan-seared and then roasted in this poultry entree that serves one.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 13 mins
• Total Time: 23 mins
• Calories: 132 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• 1 (6 ounce) skin-on duck breast
• 2 cloves garlic, cut into 1/8-inch strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 120 degrees F (50 degrees C), about 10 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.