Honey-Roasted Duck with Wild Mushroom Tarragon and Spinach Sauce

Score and sear duck breasts, glaze with spiced honey, and serve over wilted spinach with a buttery mushroom sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 711.1 kcals 2844.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 26.4 grams 105.4 grams
Fat 52.2 grams 208.6 grams
Protein 35.6 grams 142.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
115
g
Butter
Unsalted
Fruits
Liquids
75
ml
Meat
4
piece
Duck Breast
175g each, just removed from the fridge
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
To taste
1
1
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
15
ml
Tarragon
Finely chopped
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetable Oil
For frying
15
ml
Other
60
ml
Honey
Clear
Vegetables
1
piece
Shallot
Finely chopped

Steps

  • Score the duck skin in a criss-cross pattern without cutting into the meat.
  • Season duck with salt and pepper and sear skin-side down in a hot pan for one minute.
  • Flip breasts to sear the meat side for one minute, then flip back to skin-side and cook 5-8 minutes.
  • Combine honey and Chinese five-spice powder in a small bowl.
  • Remove duck from pan, brush with the honey mixture, and rest for 5-8 minutes.
  • Sauté chopped shallots and salt in 25g of butter until softened.
  • Add mushrooms and lemon juice, then cover and cook for one minute.
  • Pour in water, boil, and whisk in the remaining butter.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and fresh tarragon.
  • Wilt the spinach in a separate pan with oil.
  • Serve sliced duck over spinach with the mushroom sauce spooned around.