French Lavender and Honey Glazed Duck Breast

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2 Pat the duck breasts dry with paper towels and score the skin in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
3. 3 Season the duck breasts with salt, black pepper, and lemon zest. Rub the crushed dried lavender over the skin.
4. 4 In a large oven-safe skillet, place the duck breasts skin-side down and cook over medium heat until the skin is crisp and golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
5. 5 Flip the duck breasts and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 8-10 minutes for medium rare.
6. 6 While the duck is cooking, prepare the glaze by combining lavender honey, balsamic vinegar, and butter in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is well combined.
7. 7 Remove the skillet from the oven and brush the duck breasts with the lavender honey glaze.
8. 8 Return the duck to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes to set the glaze.
9. 9 Remove the duck from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
10. 10 Serve the duck breasts drizzled with any remaining glaze from the skillet.