2 duck breasts
½ teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon grated fresh root ginger
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons marmalade

Assembly
Wash and dry the duck breasts. Mix together allspice, ginger, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Score the duck breasts, place in a baking dish, and marinate in the mixture for at least one hour. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Dump the remaining marinade; melt the butter and marmalade and pour over the duck. Place in the oven and roast for 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to 300°F and cook for another 20 minutes. Serve on a bed of egg noodles or steamed rice.
Preparation time: 10 minutes, plus one hour for marinating and 40 minutes for cooking


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