Duck Breast with Caramelized Clementines Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 duck breasts
• 2 clementines, peeled and separated into segments
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375F/190C.
2. Score the skin of the duck breasts in a criss-cross pattern and season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat a skillet over high heat and place the duck breasts skin-side down. Cook for around 5 minutes or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
4. Flip the duck breasts over and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for around 8-10 minutes or until the duck breasts reach your desired level of doneness.
6. Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the duck breasts to a cutting board to rest. Cover with foil to keep them warm.
7. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the olive oil and clementine segments. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the edges start to caramelize.
8. Add the honey and red wine vinegar and stir to coat the clementines. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly.
9. Slice the duck breasts and serve with the caramelized clementines and sauce on top.

Verdict:

This dish is a perfect balance of sweet and savory. The crispy and juicy duck pairs perfectly with the caramelized clementines and sauce. It’s a dish that is sure to impress!

Serving Suggestions:

• Roasted potatoes
• Steamed asparagus
• Garlic bread