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Sliced duck breast with green beans
Perfectly seared duck breast with green beans

Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Garlicky Green Beans

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
Duck breast is the 'double agent' of meats: skin that rivals roast pork for crunch, and meat that eats like a premium steak. The soul of this dish is patience: starting in a cold pan allows the fat to render slowly, crisping the skin without overcooking the meat. The fresh snap of green beans cuts through the richness.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 580 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Sharp Fillet Knife
  • Cold Skillet (Stainless steel or Cast iron)
  • Bowl of ice water

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Pat breasts dry. Score the skin in a diamond pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.

Tip: Scoring increases surface area for fat rendering and crisping.
2 ✓

Season generously with salt and pepper, massaging into the score lines.

Tip: Salt helps draw out moisture for better crisping.
3 ✓

Place skin-side down in a COLD skillet. Turn heat to medium. Cook 8-10 mins, draining fat as it renders, until skin is thin and crispy.

Tip: Cold start prevents the meat from seizing and sealing the fat inside.
4 ✓

Flip and cook 3-5 mins on the meat side for medium-rare (rosé).

Tip: Touch test: it should feel like the tip of your nose.
5 ✓

Rest meat for 10 mins. Meanwhile, blanch beans in boiling water for 3 mins, then shock in ice water.

Tip: Shocking sets the bright green color.
6 ✓

Sauté garlic and beans in a little duck fat. Finish by tossing with cold butter and parsley.

Tip: The butter creates a creamy glaze.
7 ✓

Slice duck thinly and serve.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the meat tough?
Likely overcooked. Duck breast is best 'rosé' (medium-rare). Well-done duck becomes livery and tough.
Duck fat?
Save it! Strain into a jar and keep in the fridge. Best fat for roasting potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 2 whole duck breasts (skin-on)
  • 10 oz green beans
  • 2 tbsp cold butter
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil