Mary Berry's duck breasts with a piquant lime and ginger sauce recipe

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   Season the duck breasts with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then heat the oil in a frying pan and brown each one on its skinned side for a minute or so or until golden.

2. 2

   Set aside.

3. 3

   Add the ginger to the pan and heat over a low heat for 1 minute.

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   Whisk in the creme fraiche and lime juice until smooth and combined.

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   Set aside until needed.

6. 6

   Mix the butter and marmalade together in a bowl, then spread over the browned side of the cold duck breasts.

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   Arrange in a roasting tin browned side up.

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   When ready to serve, preheat the oven to 220C (200C fan/425F/Gas 7).

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   Roast the duck for 1215 minutes or until cooked but still pink.

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    Set aside to rest.

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    Meanwhile, place the roasting tin on the hob, add the lime and ginger sauce, and heat until hot, scraping up any sticky bits from the bottom of the tin.

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    Carve each duck breast diagonally into three and serve on the hot sauce with a garnish of chives.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.