Citrus Duck

Directions

1. 1
   Score skin side of duck breast using a sharp knife to make criss-cross cuts just into the fat layer.
2. 2
   Sprinkle skin side with salt and pepper to taste, massaging spice into the cuts in the skin.
3. 3
   Mix orange juice, lemon zest and ginger in a shallow dish.
4. 4
   Add duck skin-side down to the marinade and spoon a little over the meat-side of the breast.
5. 5
   Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, occasionally shift the duck and spoon more over the back side.
6. 6
   Pre-heat a lightly-greased non-stick skillet to medium-high heat.
7. 7
   Sear the duck skin-side down, about 4-5 minutes.
8. 8
   You may need to cover the dish as the fat will begin to spatter.
9. 9
   Turn the duck over, and spoon a bit of the marinade into the skillet and over the skin side.
10. 10
    Sear flesh side down another 2-3 minutes.
11. 11
    Add about 1/4 cup of the marinade to the skillet and transfer to oven pre-heated to 400 degrees.
12. 12
    Cook an additional 6-10 minutes depending on desired doneness.
13. 13
    Depending on thickness 6 minutes will be more medium-rare, 10 will bring it closer to medium-well.
14. 14
    Remove from oven, and transfer duck to a plate.
15. 15
    The marinade left in the skillet and be stirred with the duck fat a bit drizzled onto the finished breasts.