Duck Frites
Crispy pan‑seared duck breast served alongside golden, crunchy fries. The rich, succulent meat is seasoned simply to let its natural flavor shine, making for an elegant yet straightforward dinner.
Recipe by Maple Leaf Farms· Structured by ReelsMeals
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40 min estimated total time for 2 servings.
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Ingredients
- 2 piece duck breast
Instructions
- 1Pat the duck breasts dry with paper towels and score the skin in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
- 2Season both sides of the duck breasts generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- 3Place a cold, dry skillet over medium‑high heat; when hot, add the duck breasts skin‑side down without any added oil.
- 4Cook the duck breasts for 6‑8 minutes, allowing the fat to render and the skin to become deep golden and crisp; press gently with a spatula to ensure even contact with the pan.
- 5Flip the breasts and continue cooking skin‑side up for another 4‑5 minutes for medium‑rare, or longer if a more well‑done finish is desired.
- 6Transfer the duck breasts to a cutting board and let them rest for 5 minutes; this helps retain juices when sliced.
- 7While the duck rests, preheat the oven to 392°F (390°F) and spread frozen or freshly cut potatoes on a baking sheet; toss with a little oil, salt, and pepper.
- 8Roast the potatoes for 20‑25 minutes, turning halfway, until they are golden and crisp.
- 9Slice the rested duck breasts thinly on the bias and arrange on a serving platter.
- 10Serve the sliced duck alongside the hot fries, optionally drizzling a light vinaigrette or herb‑infused oil over the potatoes for extra flavor.
- 11Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or chives and enjoy immediately.
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- How long does it take to make Duck Frites?
- About 40 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Duck Frites recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Duck Frites recipe come from?
- It was shared by Maple Leaf Farms on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.