Hangtown Fry with Parmesan and Fresh Herbs Recipe
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Hangtown Fry with Parmesan and Fresh Herbs

By: Cazuela  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"My variation on the traditional Hangtown Fry contains cheese and fresh herbs and is finished under the broiler where the egg/oyster mixture puffs up like a cross between a frittata and a souffle. I get the best results using a cast iron skillet. It's important that the oven be hot before you place the skillet under the broiler."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 dashes hot pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 12 shucked small oysters, drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Preheat the broiler; place the rack about 5 inches from the broiling unit.
  2. Whisk eggs in a bowl. Add cream, hot sauce, basil, oregano, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of the grated Parmesan cheese.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter in the skillet and swirl it around to coat the pan evenly. Place the oysters in the skillet and brown on both sides, about 1 minute on each side. Let the liquid reduce a bit, about 30 seconds longer.
  4. Slowly pour the egg mixture over the oysters, keeping the oysters evenly distributed in the pan. After about 30 seconds, shake the pan slightly but do not stir. After about 3 minutes when the bottom and sides of the eggs begin to set, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and place the pan under the broiler.
  5. Broil until the eggs begin to puff around the edges and the top is nicely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven; sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately from the skillet in wedge-shaped pieces.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 559 | Total Fat: 33.5g | Cholesterol: 557mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by Fava Bean 
I made this tonight using a jar of small oysters and some farmers' market eggs. It was fast... MORE

 
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