Roasted Duck Breasts with Grapefruit Sauce Recipe

Name: Roasted Duck Breasts with Grapefruit Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 grapefruits1 squeezed (2/3 cup juice), 1 peeled and sectioned; 4 duck breast halves (5 to 6 ounces each), skin scored in a crosshatch pattern; 1 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Sweet Potato Pancakes

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Mix 1/4 teaspoon each of the honey and sugar with 2 tablespoons of the grapefruit juice.
3
Brush on the duck.
4
Heat an ovenproof large skillet.
5
When the pan is hot, add the duck breasts, skin side down, and sear over low heat until browned, about 6 minutes.
6
Turn the breasts and cook for 2 minutes, then roast in the oven for 5 minutes.
7
Let the duck rest on a cutting board for 4 minutes, covered loosely with foil.
8
Meanwhile, in a small nonreactive saucepan, mix the remaining 1/4 teaspoon sugar and 1 1/4 teaspoons honey with 1 tablespoon of the duck fat from the pan.
9
Cook until the mixture is light brown, then add the stock, cream, thyme and the remaining 1/2 cup grapefruit juice.
10
Simmer over moderate heat until reduced to 1/2 cup.
11
Stir in the butter and grapefruit sections and season with salt and pepper.
12
Remove from the heat.
13
Thinly slice the duck breasts and arrange on warmed plates with the pancakes.
14
Top with the grapefruit sauce and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 grapefruits1 squeezed (2/3 cup juice), 1 peeled and sectioned, 4 duck breast halves (5 to 6 ounces each), skin scored in a crosshatch pattern, and more.

Yes, Roasted Duck Breasts with Grapefruit Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Roasted Duck Breasts with Grapefruit Sauce

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