Grilled Duck Breast
Grilled duck breast paired with roasted sweet potatoes and caramelized pecans sprinkled on a bed of greens complemented with a honey mustard dressing.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp oil, vegetable or of choice
- Salt
Caramelized pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup pecans
Duck
- 1/2 pound duck breast
Mixed greens
- 2 handful mixed greens washed and dried
Honey Mustard Dressing
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 8 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Pre-heat the oven at 450F.
- Wash and peel the potatoes.
- Cut the potatoes into cubes.
- Spread them on a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pour the oil. Bake for 30 minutes.
Caramelized pecans
- Prepare your ingredients.
- In a pan, pour the sugar and water and bring it to a simmer.
- Add the pecan and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the pecans are well coated.
- Spread the pecans on a parchemin or baking mat to allow to cool down.
Grilled Duck Breast
- Pre-heat the pan to medium-high.
- On medium, place your duck breast and cook it for 8 minutes WITHOUT turning it.
- Slice and plate it. It's ready!
Honey Mustard Dressing
- Mix well all your ingredients together. Done!
Plating
- Place your green in a plate, then the duck breast on the side. Sprinkle with the pecans and sweet potatoes. Drizzle with the dressing.
Notes
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