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Crabmeat or Shrimp Omelette

Recipe #97163 | 20 min | 10 min prep | SERVES 2 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: WaterMelon

I bought a package of frozen crabmeat and was looking for ways to use it up, since I was too lazy to make crabcakes. This is a very simple dish - I served it as a side for dinner, but I imagine it would be wonderful for breakfast/brunch too!

Posted on: Aug 6, 2004

Ingredients

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

    1. 1
      Lightly beat eggs with salt and pepper, set aside.
    2. 2
      Heat wok with 2 tsp oil and sesame oil.
    3. 3
      Add onion and fry until soft.
    4. 4
      Push to one side of the wok, add crabmeat or shrimps and stir-fry well.
    5. 5
      Stir in soy sauce, more salt and pepper if desired, then remove crabmeat mixture and set aside.
    6. 6
      Heat the remaining 2 tsp oil in the wok; add beaten eggs.
    7. 7
      Swirl pan around to spread the omelette evenly.
    8. 8
      When eggs have set, add the cooked crabmeat/shrimp mixture and sprinkle with spring onion and red chillies.
    9. 9
      'Fold'in the four corners of the omelette to cover the filling.
    10. 10
      Cover pan with a lid for 1 minute, then turn out omelette onto a plate and serve immediately.

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    From: PaulaG

    On Jan 30, 2005

    Omelet with an Oriental flair! I had never tried making an omelet in the wok before. Really liked the cooking method. It was simple and made a very pretty presentation. The only thing I changed, was added some fresh sliced mushrooms to the onion mixture. Something I am sure to do again.

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    From: sugarpea

    On Nov 26, 2004

    This WAS dinner at our house. While we both enjoyed the sesame oil/soy sauce twist, Dh was went on and on about how much he liked the omlette. Apparently it really hit the spot for him. I've never tried an omlette in a wok before. It was so easy to do and made such an attractive presentation that I'll certainly make more future omlettes in a wok. I made 2 and would offer the observation that the more evenly the egg mixture is spread around and up the sides of the wok, the prettier the finished omlette.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (206g)

    Recipe makes 2 servings

    Calories 317
    Calories from Fat 201 (63%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 22.4g 34%
    Saturated Fat 3.8g 19%
    Monounsaturated Fat 10.4g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 347mg 115%
    Sodium 945mg 39%
    Potassium 323mg 9%
    Total Carbohydrate 4.9g 1%
    Dietary Fiber 0.7g 2%
    Sugars 2.3g
    Protein 23.2g 46%
    Vitamin A 457mcg 9%
    Vitamin B6 0.3mg 14%
    Vitamin B12 7.3mcg 122%
    Vitamin C 8mg 14%
    Vitamin E 3mcg 10%
    Calcium 86mg 8%
    Iron 2mg 11%

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