Butter-Basted Roast Duck
Butter-Basted Roast Duck features crisp, golden skin and rich, tender meat infused with a simple paprika, salt, and pepper rub. Repeated basting with melted butter intensifies the duck’s savory depth and keeps every bite succulent. Serve it for a cozy weekend dinner or a festive holiday table alongside roasted vegetables or a bright salad.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Mix paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; rub the spice mixture over the duck’s skin. Place the duck breast side up in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
- 3
Spoon 1/4 cup butter over the duck; continue roasting for 45 minutes.
- 4
Spoon the remaining 1/4 cup butter over the duck; roast until golden brown, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 241.5 kcal Moderate
- Protein 0.62 g Low Source
- Carbs 1.73 g Moderate
- Total Fat 25.15 g High
- Saturated Fat 16.19 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 62.71 mg High
- Sodium 38.31 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.31 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.08 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 16.46 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.47 mg Low Source
- Potassium 45.04 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 2.81 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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