Caswells On The Bay Hangtown Recipes

HANGTOWN FRY

Steps:

• Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until almost crisp. Using tongs, transfer to paper towels and drain. Pour 2 tbsp drippings from the skillet into small bowl. Wipe skillet clean.
• Whisk 1 egg and milk in small bowl to blend. Mix breadcrumbs and saltines in shallow dish. Dip oysters into the egg mixture, then into breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat completely. Place on plate. Heat vegetable oil in same skillet over high heat. Add oysters and sauté, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to plate.
• Whisk remaining 4 eggs in bowl to blend. Heat 1 tbsp reserved fat in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 2 bacon slices off center in skillet, laying slices parallel and about 1" inch apart. Pour
• 1/4 of eggs over bacon. Place 3 oysters atop bacon. Pour another 1/4 of the eggs over oysters. Cover and cook until almost set (about 2 minutes).
• Using spatula, fold omelet in half. Cover and cook until omelet is set (about 2 minutes). Slide off onto plate. Repeat for second omelet.

HANGTOWN FRY WITH PARMESAN AND FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• 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.