Pan Fried Feta with Figs, Fried Capers, Lemon & Honey
Ingredients
- 10-12 oz. block of feta
- 1 egg, whisked
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs or rice crumbs (both work great!)
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- olive oil
- 6 large figs, sliced in half
- 3 tbsp. capers
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1-2 tbsp. honey, more or less per your preference
- few sprigs of fresh thyme
- flaked salt
Preparation
Whisk egg in a wide bowl. Mix together bread crumbs, smoked paprika, and thyme together on a shall plate. Dip your block of feta through the egg, turning to coat entirely allowing any extra to drip off before dipping in crumbs. Next dip the feta in the seasoned crumbs, turning to coat, pressing the crumbs into the feta. Place into the fridge for 5 minutes.
Heat a skillet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add your feta and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and has formed a nice crust.
Remove feta from the pan and transfer to a serving dish. Add a splash more olive oil and add your capers, figs, lemon zest, and thyme to fry up for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
Top feta with warm fig and caper mixture and drizzle with honey and flaked salt