Seared Duck Breast with Caramelized Orange Butter

In the Deep South, there isn’t just one hunting season—there’s deer season, quail season, duck season, and turkey season. Just when you’re ready for one to be over, the next one starts up. Most avid hunters are eager to have someone else prepare their loot, and I’m always happy to oblige, but you have to clean your game yourself before you show up!

This duck dish is easy to accomplish but could pass for fine dining when plated. The duck is velvety, with the flavor of brown butter an