Jul 13 2026
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Crispy Skin Duck Breast Recipe

Inspired by David's Restaurant
Time1h
Serves2

Hudson valley magret duck | peach BBQ |risotto | duck fat spinach

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Ingredients

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Duck Breast

Peach BBQ Sauce

Risotto

Duck Fat Spinach

Method

Duck Breast

  1. 1

    Prepare Duck Breast

    Score the skin of the duck breast in a crosshatch pattern without cutting into the meat. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Cook Duck Breast

    Place the duck breast skin-side down in a cold skillet. Turn the heat to medium and cook for about 8-10 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden. Flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the meat is medium rare. Remove from skillet and let rest.

Peach BBQ Sauce

  1. 3

    Make Peach BBQ Sauce

    In a saucepan, combine diced peaches, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and olive oil. Simmer over medium heat for about 20-25 minutes until thickened. Blend until smooth and set aside.

Risotto

  1. 4

    Cook Risotto

    In a pot, heat chicken or vegetable broth and keep warm over low heat. In another pot, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add Arborio rice and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in white wine and stir until absorbed. Gradually add broth, one ladle at a time, stirring until absorbed after each addition. Once creamy, stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

Duck Fat Spinach

  1. 5

    Sauté Spinach

    In a skillet, melt duck fat over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add spinach, salt, and pepper, and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

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