Roast duck breast with orange, cranberry and walnut salad

Step 1

Place sugar and 1/2 cup (125ml) water in a saucepan over low heat and simmer until sugar dissolves. Add citrus zest and juice, soy, stock and 2 tbs marmalade. Return to the boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes until syrupy, then set aside.

Step 2

Score the duck skin, season well and place, skin-side down, in a cold frypan. Place the pan over medium-low heat, then cook for 5-6 minutes until the fat has rendered and the skin is golden. Place, skin-side up, on a baking tray and brush with remaining 2 tbs marmalade. Bake for 5 minutes for medium-rare or until cooked to your liking, then rest for 3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the resting juices from the duck to the sauce and gently reheat.

Step 4

Make Orange, cranberry & walnut salad: Whisk together the vinegar, oil and finely grated zest and juice of 1 orange. Season. Peel and segment remaining 2 oranges and combine with the remaining salad ingredients. Toss with dressing. Slice the duck and serve with the salad and sauce.