French Lavender and Honey Glazed Duck Breast

Ingredients

• 4 pieces duck breast, scored
• 1 cup lavender honey
• 2 teaspoons dried lavender, crushed
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup lavender honey
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 02
   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. 03
   Season the duck breasts with salt, black pepper, and lemon zest. Rub the crushed dried lavender over the skin.
4. 04
   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. 05
   Flip the duck breasts and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 8-10 minutes for medium rare.
6. 06
   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. 07
   Remove the skillet from the oven and brush the duck breasts with the lavender honey glaze.
8. 08
   Return the duck to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes to set the glaze.
9. 09
   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.