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Crab Meat or Shrimp Omelette

At a Glance

Total
20 min
Servings
2.00 serving(s)

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Stir-fry
  • Stir-Fry

Allergens

  • Eggs
  • Shellfish
  • Soy

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 2. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 226 per serving 452 for selected servings
Fat 15.5g per serving 31g for selected servings
Sugar 1.5g per serving 3g for selected servings
Protein 19.5g per serving 39g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 4.5g per serving 9g for selected servings

Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.

This recipe for Crab Meat or Shrimp Omelette brings together 3 large eggs, lightly beaten, 1 pinch salt, 1 dash pepper in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 20 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 2 servings.

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Equipment

Wok, lid, plate

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 dash pepper
  • 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
  • 3 -5 drops sesame oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, sliced thinly
  • 5 ounces crabmeat, thawed and drained (or 5 ounces shrimp)
  • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
  • 1 stalk scallion, chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon red chile, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Lightly beat eggs with salt and pepper, set aside.

  2. Heat wok with 2 tsp oil and sesame oil.

  3. Add onion and fry until soft.

  4. Push to one side of the wok, add crabmeat or shrimps and stir-fry well.

  5. Stir in soy sauce, more salt and pepper if desired, then remove crabmeat mixture and set aside.

  6. Heat the remaining 2 tsp oil in the wok; add beaten eggs.

  7. Swirl pan around to spread the omelette evenly.

  8. When eggs have set, add the cooked crabmeat/shrimp mixture and sprinkle with spring onion and red chillies.

  9. 'Fold'in the four corners of the omelette to cover the filling.

  10. Cover pan with a lid for 1 minute, then turn out omelette onto a plate and serve immediately.

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