Keto Duck Tacos with Orange Salsa

Savor the rich flavors of these Keto Duck Tacos paired with a zesty Orange Salsa. Perfect for a low-carb, high-fat diet, these tacos will satisfy your cravings and keep you on track.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Fusion

Keyword High-Fat Meals, Keto Dinner, Keto Duck Tacos, Low Carb Tacos, Orange Salsa

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 540kcal

Equipment

Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Skillet
Knife
Cutting board
Mixing bowl

Ingredients

2 large Duck breasts about 1 lb or 450g
2 tablespoons Olive oil 30ml
1 teaspoon Ground cumin 2g
1 teaspoon Smoked paprika 2g
½ teaspoon Garlic powder 1g
½ teaspoon Salt 3g
¼ teaspoon Black pepper 0.5g
8 Almond flour tortillas homemade or store-bought
2 medium Fresh oranges segmented, about 14oz or 400g
¼ cup Red onion finely chopped, about 40g
¼ cup Fresh cilantro chopped, about 15g
1 Jalapeño seeded and minced
2 tablespoons Lime juice 30ml
1 large Avocado sliced, about 7oz or 200g
½ cup Feta cheese crumbled, about 2oz or 60g

Instructions

Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
Pat the duck breasts dry with paper towels. Score the skin of the duck in a criss-cross pattern, being careful not to cut into the flesh.
In a small bowl, mix together the ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the spice mixture all over the duck breasts.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the duck breasts skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
Flip the duck breasts and sear the other side for 1 minute.
Transfer the duck breasts to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
While the duck is cooking, prepare the orange salsa. Combine the orange segments, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice in a bowl. Toss gently and set aside.
Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then slice thinly against the grain.
To assemble the tacos, place a few slices of duck on each almond flour tortilla.
Top with orange salsa, sliced avocado, and crumbled feta cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Keto Duck Tacos with Orange Salsa.

Notes

For an even lower carb count, you can substitute the orange segments with zest and a splash of orange extract in the salsa.

The almond flour tortillas can be replaced with lettuce wraps for an extra fresh and crunchy taco.

Always let the duck rest before slicing to ensure juicy, tender meat.

The internal temperature of the duck will continue to rise slightly after removing from the oven, so be sure not to overcook.

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