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Duck Breast with Lavender Honey Glaze

Crispy pan-seared duck breast finished with a delicate lavender honey glaze for an elegant, restaurant-style meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: French, Gourmet
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 2 duck breasts skin on
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 1 tsp dried culinary lavender
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Score duck skin and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Place duck skin-side down in a cold pan and cook over medium-low heat until skin is crisp.
  3. Flip duck and cook briefly until medium-rare. Rest meat.
  4. Prepare glaze by simmering honey, lavender, vinegar, and butter.
  5. Slice duck and spoon glaze over before serving.

Notes

Use culinary lavender sparingly for best flavor balance.