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Herb Roasted Duck

An oven roasted duck flavored with thyme, rosemary, parsley and lemon.
Course Main Dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 5 pound duck
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme, rosemary for garnish
  • 6 slices lemon for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Wash the duck, pat dry and salt. Mix the olive oil, spices and lemon juice together to form a paste.
  3. Rub the paste all over the duck. Take the rest of the squeezed lemon and put it inside the duck cavity.
  4. Place the duck in a roasting pan and add 1/2 a cup of water.
  5. Cook for approximately 120 minutes, basting the duck every 30 minutes. The duck is done when the juices run clear and its golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes. Slice and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh thyme/rosemary, pan juices and lemon slices.
  7. Store in a glass dish in the refrigerator for 2 days.