Recipes
Spiced Duck Tacos with Avocado Crema
These spiced duck tacos bring a bold twist to a classic favorite, combining tender, flavorful duck with creamy avocado crema and fresh toppings.
These spiced duck tacos bring a bold twist to a classic favorite, combining tender, flavorful duck with creamy avocado crema and fresh toppings. Inspired by the vibrant flavors of the Southeast, this dish is perfect for gatherings or a fun, flavorful dinner. It showcases the versatility of duck in a modern and approachable way.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 duck breasts, diced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 avocado (garden or locally grown)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lime juice (garden or locally grown)
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce (garden or locally grown)
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes (garden or locally grown)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the diced duck with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the duck until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a blender, combine avocado, sour cream, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth to make the crema.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble the tacos by adding duck, lettuce, tomatoes, and a drizzle of avocado crema to each tortilla. Serve immediately.