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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 omelet 157g Recipe makes 1 omelet)
Calories 271
Calories from Fat 185		(68%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 20.6g	31%
	Saturated Fat 8.3g	41%
	Monounsaturated Fat 7.2g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 649mg		216%
Sodium 405mg		16%
Potassium 204mg		5%
Total Carbohydrate 1.2g		0%
	Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
	Sugars 1.2g
Protein 18.9g		37%
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Recipe #171221 | 15 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Cookgirl
Jun 2, 2006

From Food Network's Good Eats: Zen and the Art of Omelet. I remember Alton saying that besides a decent pan, a good silicon spatula was ideal for omelet making. Substitute another favorite fresh herb if you wish;-French tarragon, parsley, chervil, etc. My husband swears by this recipe. Makes one omelet, but there is plenty for two people to share. Here it is, virtually verbatim:

1 omelet (change servings and units)

Ingredients

3 eggs, unshelled, warmed in hot water for 5 minutes
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon room temperature butter, plus
1/2 teaspoon butter (for finishing omelet)
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

Directions

1
Crack warm eggs into bowl, add salt, and blend with fork.
2
Heat a 10-inch non-stick aluminum pan over medium-high heat. Once pan is hot add butter and brush around surface of pan using a pastry brush.
3
Pour the eggs into center of pan and stir vigorously with spatula for 5 seconds. As soon as a semi-solid mass begins to form, lift pan and move around until the excess liquid pours off into pan.
4
Using your spatula move around the edge of the egg mixture to help shape into a circle and to loosen edge. Let omelet sit in pan for 10 seconds *without* touching.
5
Shake pan to loosen the omelet from the pan. Lift up the far edge of one side of the omelete and snap it back toward you. Using your spatula, fold over 1/3 of the omelet. Slide omelet onto plate and fold both edges of the omelet in so they meet in the center.
6
Coat with remaining butter and sprinkle with fresh herb(s) of choice if desired. Serve immediately.

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From: my3beachbabes

On Jun 14, 2009

I have never made an omlette before so this was the perfect recipe for me, it was easy to follow! And the results were delicious!!!! I use to think omlettes were hard to make, boy was I wrong! I will be making this again... Thanks for posting! Made for ZWT 5

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From: Galley Wench

On Jun 3, 2009

Wow this was good and so easy too! Added Parmesan and Gruyere cheese. Made for ZWT5 French Omelet Challenge.

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From: Katzen

On Jun 2, 2009

Very delicious! I'd forgotten how much flavour butter imparts to an omlette, having fallen into the habit of using cooking spray. I really enjoyed the chives with the eggs as well (and I did add some shredded cheddar, because who can have egg and chives without cheese?) Interesting technique, although I was a bit lost on step 5 (snapping it back towards me), so I just ignored it :oops: - it still turn out fine. Made for ZWT5, for Las Mistico Magicos Sirenas.

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From: Crafty Lady 13

On May 29, 2009

A delightful omelet recipe. I wonder if putting the eggs in hot water for 5 minutes is what made this omelet turn out to be so light and fluffy. I love the basic ingredients in this omelet and added some crushed red pepper flakes and some shredded swiss cheese. I will be using this recipe often in the future. Thanks for a great recipe, Cookgirl. Made for ZWT5.

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