Grilled Sesame-Marinated Duck Breasts with Hoisin Sauce

1 . Stage

To make duck: In a small bowl, combine garlic, sesame oil, and soy sauce; set aside. Remove any loose fat from duck breasts, and score skin lightly with a sharp knife (take care not to cut into flesh). Place breasts in a nonreactive dish just large enough to hold them. Coat with garlic mixture and sprinkle with rosemary. Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours, turning occasionally.

2 . Stage

Bring duck breasts to room temperature; preheat gas grill to medium-high, or prepare a charcoal grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat.

3 . Stage

Place duck breasts on grill skin side down. Cook 5 to 8 minutes per side for rare and 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare, turning and brushing with hoisin sauce about halfway through cooking time. Skin should be crisp and brown but not burned.

4 . Stage

To make salad: In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

5 . Stage

Place breasts on a platter and let rest 3 to 4 minutes. Meanwhile, place greens and mangoes in a salad bowl and toss with dressing. Cut duck into slices about 1/4-inch thick, and garnish with rosemary sprigs. Serve with salad and a small bowl of hoisin sauce on the side for dipping.