Roast Half Duck with Lemon, Potatoes & Bay Leaves Recipe | Luv-a-Duck – Australia’s Favourite Duck

Roast Half Duck with Lemon, Potatoes & Bay Leaves

Difficulty:

Easy

Serves:

2

Prep:

10 minutes

Cook:

30–35 minutes

LUV Rating:


Ingredients

  • 1 Luv-a-Duck Roast Half Duck

  • 300–400 g baby potatoes, halved

  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges

  • 1 lemon, sliced into thick rounds

  • 4–6 fresh bay leaves (or a sprig of thyme/rosemary)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or duck fat

  • Salt and pepper

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Method

1. Preheat Oven

  • Preheat oven to 190°C (fan-forced).

  • Place duck half skin-side up in a roasting dish or ovenproof pan.

2. Add Vegetables

  • In a bowl, toss baby potatoes, red onion wedges, and lemon slices with olive oil.

  • Season with salt and pepper, then arrange around the duck.

  • Tuck in bay leaves for added fragrance.

3. Roast

  • Roast for 30–35 minutes until duck is heated through, skin is crisp, and potatoes are golden and tender.

  • Turn potatoes halfway through for even browning.

4. Serve

  • Serve straight from the pan with a spoonful of roasted lemony pan juices over the duck and veg.

Optional Additions

  • Add garlic cloves or whole shallots to the pan

  • Finish with a drizzle of honey or balsamic for extra depth

  • Serve with steamed greens or a bitter leaf salad on the side


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