Duck Breast with Sake and Orange Sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Score the skin of the duck breasts in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the duck breasts skin-side down in the skillet and cook for about 6-8 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.

4. 4

   Flip the duck breasts and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 5-7 minutes, or until the duck is cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   While the duck is resting, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the sake, orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and grated ginger. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.

7. 7

   Slice the duck breasts and serve with the sake and orange sauce drizzled over the top.