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Pan Seared Duck Breast

These smaller duck breast cook up in minutes! Ready for taco night!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 Boneless Duck Breast 7-8 ounces each
  • Kosher Salt to taste
  • Fresh Cracked Pepper to taste
  • Taqueria-Style Salsa see link
  • Onion diced
  • Cilantro chopped
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • Score the skin on breast. Season the duck breast with salt and pepper on both sides. Let them sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Transfer duck breast to a cast iron skillet and heat to medium.
  • After about two-3 minutes, the duck breast will begin to sizzle. Do not move them. Cook for another 4 minutes.
  • After 7 minutes total time, flip the breast over. Cook for another 4 minutes. You are looking for an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. When ready, transfer to a plate. Tent and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • At this point you can slice and serve. Or you can dice the duck breast and season lightly with carne asada seasoning. Sear in a preheated cast iron skillet for 2 minutes. Serve on warm tortillas. Garnish with salsa, cilantro, onion and lime.