Duck Breast With Lime and Honey

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   Begin by heating up only 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

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   While the oil is heating, make four shallow slits in the fatty side of the duck breast.

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   Turn it over to the meaty side and make 4 to 5 slits around a centimeter deep...this is where we will add the lime wedges.

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   When the oil is hot, place the duck filet in the pan fat side down and let it brown for less than a minute.

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   Flip it and quickly brown it on the meaty side for less than a minute.

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   Transfer the duck breast into a baking pan and smear it with the honey.

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   Slice the lime into wedges and cut those wedges in half.

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   Wedge one into each of the slits in the top of the duck (the meaty side).

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   Sprinkle the whole thing with half of the thyme and put it in the oven at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes.

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    In the meantime, add the rest of the oil into the pan over medium heat.

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    Then add the slices of zucchini.

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    Sprinkle them with the rest of the thyme and flip them 2 or three times.

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    They should take 3-5 minutes maximum.

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    When done they should be slightly brown on each side, or at least a little translucent.

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    Place the zucchini on a plate and place the finished duck on top.

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    Pour the honey drippings from the pan onto the duck.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.