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Gordon Ramsay Duck Breast Recipe

Enjoy perfectly cooked duck breasts with crispy skin and tender meat, a classic dish with a gourmet touch.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 pieces skin-on duck breasts
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

Method
 

  1. Bring duck to room temp for 1 hour. Pat skin dry.
  2. Score skin in shallow crosshatch pattern.
  3. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  4. Place skin-side down in a cold skillet. Set heat to medium.
  5. Cook for 5–7 minutes until skin is golden and fat rendered.
  6. Flip and cook meat side for 2–4 minutes until internal temp is 128–130°F.
  7. Rest for 6–8 minutes. Slice against the grain.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalProtein: 30gFat: 25gSodium: 600mg

Notes

Ensure the skin is very dry before scoring for crispiness.

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