Best Hangtown Fry With Parmesan And Fresh Herbs Recipes
HANGTOWN FRY
Legend has it that a 49'er hit a glory hole, an incredibly rich pocket of gold nuggets. He walked into the El Dorado Hotel restaurant in Hangtown, now Placerville California, and asked the waiter what was the most expensive item on the menu. The waiter answered that would be one of three things, oysters, which were tinned and shipped all the way from Boston, Bacon, which was scarce, and Eggs, which were also scarce. The prospector answered, fix them all on one plate and bring it to him. So was born the 'Hangtown Fry'. If you've never tried this delight, please do so. Elegance can be complicated but it can also be simple. In this case it's simple.
Provided by Pierre Dance
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine first 5 ingredients, beat'til yolks and whites are just mixed.
- If the oysters are large, cut into bite sized pieces.
- Pat Oysters dry, dust with flour.
- Heat a nonstick frying pan over med-high heat.
- Add butter.
- Fry Oysters 30 seconds per side.
- Add Egg mixture.
- As eggs firm, carefully lift the edges to allow uncooked mixture to flow under the omelet onto the pan.
- When omelet is firm, cover with a plate, invert the omelet onto the plate.
- Garnish with Parsley and crumbled Bacon.
- This goes very well with sour dough toast.
HANG TOWN FRY
Steps:
- For the vinaigrette: Combine the vinegar, parsley, mustard, garlic, tomatoes and some salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Put some arugula in a bowl and lightly dress with some of the dressing.
- For the fry: Heat 2 teaspoons canola oil in an 8-inch nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and slowly cook until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crisp. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
- Add 1/4 cup canola oil to the pan that you cooked the bacon in and heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Put the flour on a plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the oysters with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour, then tap off the excess. Fry the oysters until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Discard the oil in the pan and wipe with a paper towel.
- Return the pan over medium heat. Whisk together the creme fraiche and eggs and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the butter to the pan and cook until it begins to sizzle. Add the oysters and eggs and cook, stirring constantly, until soft curds form.
- Divide between 2 plates and top with the dressed arugula. Drizzle with more of the vinaigrette and garnish with crisp bacon.
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