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Duck and Lemon Sauce

Duck and Lemon Sauce

This duck and lemon sauce is the perfect way to dress up a simple meal. The duck provides a rich, savory flavor that is compliments the tartness of the lemon. The sauce comes together quickly and can be easily made ahead of time.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 16 mins
Total Time 21 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Duck breasts
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 Lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons of cold water
  • 3 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the duck breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  • Add the duck breasts, skin side down, to the hot skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides (about 8 minutes). Transfer cooked duck to a plate and set aside.
  • To the same skillet, add the brown sugar, honey, lemon juice and zest; whisk together until combined. Simmer for 2 minutes then add in the cornstarch mixture stirring constantly until sauce thickens (about 1 minute).
  • Return the duck breasts to the pan and spoon sauce over them to coat thoroughly; reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Serve the duck breasts with the sauce spooned over, and enjoy! Alternatively, you can serve the sauce separately on the side.
Keyword Duck and Lemon Sauce
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