hangtown fry with parmesan and fresh herbs

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat the broiler; place the rack about 5 inches from the broiling unit.
• whisk eggs in a bowl. add cream, hot sauce, basil, oregano, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of the grated parmesan cheese.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.