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Fried-Egg Caesar with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Prosciutto Breadsticks

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Fried-Egg Caesar with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Prosciutto BreadsticksCon Poulos

In this new take on the Caesar, fried eggs top the salad, and fish sauce replaces the usual anchovy fillets.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

8 thin slices prosciutto, each halved lengthwise
8 long thin breadsticks (grissini)
1 12-ounce package hearts of romaine, torn coarsely (about 16 cups)
3/4 cup drained marinated oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (from 8.5-ounce jar), each halved
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese plus more for sprinkling
8 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam) or 3/4 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 small garlic clove, pressed
4 large eggs

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Spiral wrap 1 slice (2 halves) of prosciutto around each breadstick.

    Step 2

    Combine romaine, tomatoes, and 1/2 cup cheese in large bowl. Whisk 7 tablespoons oil and next 3 ingredients in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper; toss with salad. Divide among plates.

    Step 3

    Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Drop eggs into skillet. Cook until whites are firm and yolks are cooked to desired consistency but remain slightly runny. Top each salad with 1 fried egg. Sprinkle eggs with more Parmesan cheese; serve with prosciutto breadsticks.

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