Grilled Duck Breast with Pesto Sauce

Juicy grilled duck breast meets flavor packed pesto in this delicious pairing. A refined combination of rich, savory flavor and freshness - it's ready in just about 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Salt and Pepper to Taste
  • 2 cups Basil Leaves
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan
  • ¼ cup Pine Nuts
  • 4 Garlic Cloves
  • 2/3 cup Olive Oil
  • Juice of 1 Lemon

Direction

  • Preheat grill to medium and set up for indirect heat.
  • Score duck breast skin in 1/4" intervals, being careful not to cut into the breast meat. Rotate breast and score again, making a crisscross pattern.
  • Place duck breast on the grill on indirect heat and cook skin side down for 10 minutes. If you have a griddle plate, finish the searing on there in the last few minutes.
  • Flip and place duck breast on direct heat. Cook for 4 minutes. Let rest.
  • In a food processor, combine fresh basil, parmesan, pine nuts, garlic and garlic until finely chopped or smooth.
  • Add olive oil and lemon juice and blend.
  • Thinly slice duck breast and serve pesto sauce on top.