This is the perfect dish to share, and makes the most of summer's nectarines.
Ingredients
2 | Duck breasts (Main) |
1 tsp | Chinese five spice |
¼ tsp | Cloves |
1 to taste | Salt and freshly ground black pepper |
2 Tbsp | Runny honey |
4 | Nectarines, stones removed, quartered |
2 | Spring onions |
1 bag | Salad greens |
1 cup | Fresh herbs, left whole |
100 g | Roquefort, crumbled |
Dressing
3 Tbsp | Olive oil |
1 tsp | Dijon mustard |
1 Tbsp | Red wine vinegar |
Directions
- Score the duck breast with a sharp knife. Rub in the cloves, five-spice, salt and pepper. Let them sit for 30 minutes at room temperature. Preheat oven to 180C.
- Heat an ovenproof frying pan to a medium heat. Place the duck breasts skin-down in the pan for 2-3 minutes or until brown and golden, turn and brown the other side.
- Drizzle with the honey and place straight into the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked to your liking. Remove and set aside.
- In a large bowl, place the nectarines, spring onions, salad greens, herbs and Roquefort. Toss the dressing through.
- On a platter, place the salad. Slice the duck breasts on an angle thinly and arrange on the salad.
Dressing
- Mix 3 Tbsp olive oil, 1tsp Dijon mustard, 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar.