Olive Oil Fried Eggs on Toast with Fresh Mozzarella and Spicy Harissa Sauce

Olive Oil Fried Eggs on Toast with Fresh Mozzarella and Spicy Harissa Sauce

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tsp purchased harissa paste from tube
2 tsp purchased hot pepper relish or paste
1 garlic clove, minced, plus 1 whole garlic clove, peeled
1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
4 1-inch-thick slices brioche or egg bread, lightly toasted
4 large eggs
6 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, drained, coarsely grated
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves

Whisk 1/2 cup olive oil, harissa paste, hot pepper relish, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in small bowl to blend. Rub toast slices on 1 side with peeled garlic clove, then place 2 toasts on each of 2 plates. Heat remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in large ovenproof nonstick skillet over moderate heat. Break eggs into skillet; sprinkle lightly with salt. Cook until whites are just beginning to set but yolks are still runny, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over eggs. Cook eggs until cheese melts and whites are fully set, but yolks are still runny. Carefully place 1 egg atop each toast slice. Spoon harissa sauce over eggs. Scatter parsley leaves over and serve.

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