crabby omelette
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!
prep time
10 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
1 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 ounces imitation crabmeat, divided (or fresh lump crabmeat, if available; chopped cooked shrimp may be substituted for crab)
- 1 large egg
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon old bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 1/2 to 2 ounces fresh whole milk mozzarella cheese (sliced or shredded)
- - optional: chopped fresh chives or parsley for garnish
How To Make crabby omelette
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Step 1Chop or shred crabmeat; set aside. -
Step 2In a small bowl or cup, beat egg with fork.
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Step 3Add salt & Old Bay seasoning to egg; beat well.
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Step 4In a small nonstick, melt butter over medium heat.
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Step 5Add 1/2 of the crabmeat; sauté for approximately 1/2 to 1 minute (to warm the crabmeat.)
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Step 6Pour beaten egg into pan.
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Step 7Cook over medium heat, gently swirling pan, until egg is almost cooked, yet still slightly runny.
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Step 8Scatter remaining crabmeat over omelette.
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Step 9Add mozzarella cheese.
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Step 10Using an egg turner, either fold omelette in 1/2 or thirds.
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Step 11Turn heat off; remove to serving plate; garnish as desired.
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Step 12THE END
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