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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butter-Basted Roast Duck, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 84 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 2
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 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 12%
- Protein 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 1.73 g 1%
- Total Fat 25.15 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 16.19 g High 81%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 62.71 mg High 21%
- Sodium 38.31 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.31 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 11.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.52 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 66.77 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 2.81 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Butter Basted Roast Duck is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 2 hrs 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Paprika, and Salt. Each serving provides about 241.5 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butter-Basted Roast Duck made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Paprika, Salt. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Butter-Basted Roast Duck?
- About 2 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 241.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butter-Basted Roast Duck easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Butter-Basted Roast Duck healthy?
- Butter-Basted Roast Duck has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 241.5 calories and 0.62 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 16.19 g (81% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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