Easy Eggplant Piccata

Step 1

Prepare eggplant: Pre-heat the broiler to high and place top rack 6 inches under the heat source. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Grease the foil with avocado oil to prevent eggplant from sticking. Rinse eggplant and slice off ends. Cut eggplant lengthwise into 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick slices. Cut each slice in half so it's only several inches long. Place eggplant slices on rimmed baking sheet and lightly spread avocado oil over slices and lightly season with salt.

Step 2

Prepare piccata: Before popping the eggplant under the broiler, you'll first prepare the piccata sauce. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add minced garlic and briefly sauté for 30 seconds or less. until fragrant. Immediately add lemon juice, capers and broth. Turn down temperature to low and simmer for about 5 minutes (while eggplant broils). If needed, light season with salt to taste.

Step 3

Broil: Broil eggplant slices for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, until tender and lightly charred. Be careful not to burn them.

Step 4

Serve: When done, use tongs to remove eggplant from pan and place on a serving plate. Drizzle piccata sauce over broiled eggplant and top with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.