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crabby omelette

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Private Recipe by
Teresa G.
Here, KY

If you serve this Crabby Omelette to a seafood lover, they will be very happy! This is a quick and easy omelette, with the flavors of sweet crabmeat and Old Bay seasoning, and the "gooey-goodness" of soft, melted mozzarella. Delish!

(2 ratings)
yield 1 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For crabby omelette

  • 3 oz
    imitation crabmeat, divided (or fresh lump crabmeat, if available; chopped cooked shrimp may be substituted for crab)
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1 pinch
    sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    old bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp
    butter
  • 1 1/2 to 2 oz
    fresh whole milk mozzarella cheese (sliced or shredded)
  • optional: chopped fresh chives or parsley for garnish

How To Make crabby omelette

  • 1
    Chop or shred crabmeat; set aside.
  • 2
    In a small bowl or cup, beat egg with fork.
  • 3
    Add salt & Old Bay seasoning to egg; beat well.
  • 4
    In a small nonstick, melt butter over medium heat.
  • 5
    Add 1/2 of the crabmeat; sauté for approximately 1/2 to 1 minute (to warm the crabmeat.)
  • 6
    Pour beaten egg into pan.
  • 7
    Cook over medium heat, gently swirling pan, until egg is almost cooked, yet still slightly runny.
  • 8
    Scatter remaining crabmeat over omelette.
  • 9
    Add mozzarella cheese.
  • 10
    Using an egg turner, either fold omelette in 1/2 or thirds.
  • 11
    Turn heat off; remove to serving plate; garnish as desired.
  • 12
    THE END
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