Recipe: Broiled Wild Duck

Broiled Wild Duck

Allow ½ duck per serving unless very small.

2 wild ducks

4 T olive oil

Salt

Freshly ground pepper

¼ lb. butter

¼ C lemon juice

2 T minced parsley

Preheat the broiler and place the rack 5 inches beneath it. Split the ducks down the back and flatten them by pressing the breastbone with the heel of your hand. Rub both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the ducks, skin side down, on the broiler rack and cook 5-7 minutes on each side for rare, 10-12 for medium. In a small saucepan melt the butter and add the lemon juice and parsley. Put the ducks on a warm platter and pour the butter sauce over them.