Garlicky Duck Skewers
Here’s a recipe from Scott’s column in the Ducks Unlimited Magazine. If you’re not a member of DU, we urge you to strongly consider supporting their wetlands conservation efforts. More ducks on the ground means more ducks in the air, right?
Garlicky Duck Skewers
Ingredients
- 6 – 8 skinless duck breast fillet halves
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 10 - 12 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Slice duck fillets across the "grain" of the meat into 3/4-inch thick strips.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients (except skewers). Add sliced duck to bowl, toss to coat evenly, cover and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours. Turning occasionally.
- Remove meat from marinade and drain, but do not pay dry. Place skewers into meat and grill to desired doneness over a well-oiled, medium-hot grill. For medium-rare, cooking time is approximately 3 – 4 minutes.
Notes
HOW TO TAME YOUR GARLIC
Roasting whole garlic bulbs or individual cloves will make them sweeter and less pungent than fresh. When using a whole bulb, slice about 1/4-inch off the top and place in some heavy-duty foil. Drizzle a tablespoon or two of olive oil over the top, close up the foil and place in a 400 degree oven for about 25 - 30 minutes. Once roasted, the softened garlic can be squeezed out of the bulb and used in place of fresh garlic.
Roasting whole garlic bulbs or individual cloves will make them sweeter and less pungent than fresh. When using a whole bulb, slice about 1/4-inch off the top and place in some heavy-duty foil. Drizzle a tablespoon or two of olive oil over the top, close up the foil and place in a 400 degree oven for about 25 - 30 minutes. Once roasted, the softened garlic can be squeezed out of the bulb and used in place of fresh garlic.