Melted Eggplant

Name: Melted Eggplant
Ingredients: 1 (1-pound) eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

4 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 (1-pound) eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1

Season both sides of eggplant slices with 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; let stand at least one hour. Pat eggplant dry with paper towels, and sprinkle with pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
2

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant slices; cook 3 minutes or until browned. Turn slices over. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 25 minutes or until eggplant is soft.