Created: 9/4/2023
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
This pan-seared version of foie gras toast is perfect for when you want to enjoy a restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your own home. The crispy seared exterior contrasts beautifully with the buttery and rich foie gras inside. Paired with a sweet and tangy fruit compote, this dish is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients:
Yield: 4 servings
4 slices of sourdough bread
4 oz of pre-made foie gras paté
1/4 cup of your favorite fruit compote or chutney (we recommend fig or apple)
Sea salt flakes to taste
1 tablespoon of butter
Instructions:
Step 1
Preheat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Preheat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Spread the foie gras paté generously on one side of the sourdough bread slices, leaving a small border around the edges.
Spread the foie gras paté generously on one side of the sourdough bread slices, leaving a small border around the edges.
Step 3
Once the pan is hot, add the butter and let it melt, making sure to coat the entire bottom of the pan.
Once the pan is hot, add the butter and let it melt, making sure to coat the entire bottom of the pan.
Step 4
Place the bread slices foie gras-side down in the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
Place the bread slices foie gras-side down in the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
Step 5
Using a spatula, carefully flip the bread slices over and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the foie gras is slightly melted and heated through.
Using a spatula, carefully flip the bread slices over and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the foie gras is slightly melted and heated through.
Step 6
Once the bread slices are cooked to your liking, remove them from the pan and let them cool for a minute.
Once the bread slices are cooked to your liking, remove them from the pan and let them cool for a minute.
Step 7
Spread a generous amount of fruit compote on top of the foie gras.
Spread a generous amount of fruit compote on top of the foie gras.
Step 8
Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top for extra flavor.
Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top for extra flavor.
Step 9
Serve hot and enjoy as a decadent appetizer or light meal.
Serve hot and enjoy as a decadent appetizer or light meal.