Low Carb Crispy Roast Duck
Elevate your dinner table with this Low Carb Crispy Roast Duck, a show-stopping dish that's surprisingly easy to prepare and perfect for keto or low-carb lifestyles. Featuring a whole duck seasoned with a fragrant blend of garlic, onion powder, paprika, and aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary, this recipe delivers perfectly seasoned, ultra-crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. The unique cooking technique involves slow roasting to render out excess fat, followed by a high-temperature finish to achieve an irresistibly golden, crisp crust. Stuffed with fresh herbs and a zesty lemon for added flavor, this duck is a gourmet feast that pairs beautifully with low-carb sides like sautéed greens or roasted vegetables. Ready in just over two hours and serving up to four, this dish transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable centerpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 4-5 lb whole duck
- 2 tablespoons sea salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 1 whole lemon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Pat the duck dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy skin.
Using a sharp knife, score the skin of the duck in a diamond pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
Mix the sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a small bowl.
Rub the spice mixture all over the duck, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
Insert the fresh thyme and rosemary sprigs into the cavity of the duck along with halved lemon.
Place the duck on a roasting rack set inside a roasting pan to allow the fat to drip away as it cooks.
Roast the duck in the preheated oven for 90 minutes.
After 90 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and roast for an additional 45 minutes to crisp the skin.
Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.
Serve the crispy roast duck with your favorite low-carb sides like sautéed greens or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7705 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 669.8 g | 859% | |
| Saturated Fat | 215.6 g | 1078% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2268 mg | 756% | |
| Sodium | 18496 mg | 804% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 433.4 g | 867% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 37.3 mg | 207% | |
| Potassium | 3680 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
