Duck skewers doused in a lime gin
marinade and grilled hot on the barbeque are the hunter’s take on a martini.
Cheers to easy, simple and delicious!
Author:
Brad Fenson
Ingredients
6-12 wooden or reusable metal skewers
8 boneless, skinless duck breasts
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup gin
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
½ cup olive oil
½ tsp sesame oil
zest of one lime
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Cut duck breasts into strips the length
of your thumb, and thread the cubes of meat onto your skewers. Lay prepared
skewers in a single layer in a shallow dish or baking pan.
To make the marinade, whisk together
the lime juice, lime zest, gin, shallots, garlic, and cumin. Add salt and
pepper to taste. Slowly add both oils, whisking rapidly until completely
blended.
Pour the marinade over the duck skewers
and refrigerate for 4 hours.
Preheat barbeque to medium heat. Once
it’s hot, grill the duck skewers 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Serve hot and
enjoy!
Tip: If you’re using wooden skewers, be
sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before threading your duck
meat. This prevents the skewers from burning during cooking.
