Honey & Vinegar Marinated Eggplant - SippitySup

Ingredients

• 2 large Italian eggplants (about 2 3/4 lbs total)
• 1 tablespoon fine sea salt (plus more as needed for seasoning)
• 1 ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus more as needed)
• 2 large shallots (peeled and thinly sliced)
• 2 clove garlic (peeled and chopped)
• 1 ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
• ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
• ⅓ cup sherry vinegar
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoon honey
• 1 lemon (juice only)
• ¼ cup chopped parsley (optional)
• 2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)