Slightly Spicy Roasted Duck

This was my first attempt at cooking duck. I first looked at a few recipes and then concocted this. It turned out well. Duck with a bit of heat.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 579 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (6 pound) duck
• 5 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
• 1 pound potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Pierce duck skin in several places with a sharp knife. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning inside duck. Rub remaining 4 teaspoons seafood seasoning over skin. Refrigerate duck, uncovered, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Layer potatoes evenly in the bottom of a roasting pan. Place duck on top.

Step 4

Roast in the preheated oven until skin is browned and crisp, about 2 hours 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cover with aluminum foil. Let rest for 15 minutes. Carve duck and serve alongside potatoes.