I love to have eggs for breakfast. Eggs also pairs well with crab. They are not only delicious but power-packed also. So, why not club them, and create completely different version of omelette that is : crab omelette.
To make a crab omelette, heat oil in a skillet and fry potatoes until tender. Keep it aside and reserve the oil. In the same skillet, add garlic, onions, and crab meat. Cook them until crispy.
Stir in tomatoes, raisins, and bell pepper to the skillet and cook. Lastly, add the beaten eggs and cook each side of the omelet for about three minutes until brown and bubbly from the center. Your crab omelet is ready!
A little note about the use of butter in this crab omelette recipe. The butter adds a little nuttiness to the dish and it helps to enhance the exterior texture and the color of the omelette.
This was just a snippet of the recipe. Find the complete recipe below. Also, there are a variety of breakfast recipes that you can try as well. Do check them as well.
1. Omelette du Fromage– If you want to make a cheese omelette then, you should try making Omelette du Fromage. “Omelette du Fromage” is just the French phrase for the cheese omelette. It is really easy to make and gets ready in no time.
2. Amish Sugar Cookies– Amish sugar cookies are made from simple ingredients and will just melt in your mouth. It is also an easy recipe to make and doesn’t take much time.
3. Shrimp Omelet– If you are looking for a breakfast that is nutritious as well as healthy then, the shrimp omelet is the best choice. A good breakfast gives you the energy to survive the whole day.
4. Pumpkin Spice Pancakes– Pumpkin spice pancakes are a great breakfast option. They are delicious and put in that autumn mood. They are easy to make and can be great partners with your pumpkin spice latte!
What Equipment Will You Need To Make Crab Omelette?
- Skillet – Cook the eggs and mixture in a skillet until eggs are set and the mixture is prepared.
- Plate – Transfer the fried potatoes on a plate.
- Knife – Dice and chop the veggies using a knife for the recipe.
- Chopping Board – Chop, dice, and mince the veggies on a chopping board for fine cutting.
- Spoon – Beat the eggs using a spoon for the omelette.
- Spatula – Stir the mixture well and flip the omelette to cook it from both the sides using a spatula.
- Slotted Spoon – Transfer the fried potatoes on a plate using a slotted spoon.
- Glass – Beat the eggs in a glass using a spoon until foamy.
How Much Time Will You Need To Make Crab Omelette?
| Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Minutes | 20 Minutes | 35 Minutes |
What Ingredients Will You Need To Make Crab Omelette?
- Eggs – Use farm fresh eggs if you have access to them. If your eggs are super fresh, add a teaspoon or so of water to help break up the whites.
- Olive Oil – Fry the veggies and cook the omelette with olive oil until crispy.
- Crab Meat – I have used fresh lump crab meat for the recipe, as it has soft, sweet, and delicate taste.
- Tomato – Tomato will add sweetness to the mixture.
- Potato – Fry russet potatoes as it has dark brown skin with floury, dry, light, and fluffy texture.
- Onion – Cook chopped onion to add sweetness to the mixture.
- Red Bell Pepper – Red bell peppers will add a naturally mild and sweet taste once cooked.
- Peas – Peas will add both sweet and savory notes to the mixture.
- Raisins – Raisins will add a sweet flavor to the mixture.
- Garlic – Cooked garlic will add an intense flavor to the mixture.
- Salt – Season the mixture with the salt to enhance its flavors.
- Black Pepper – Season the mixture with pepper to add spicy flavor to the mixture.
Steps To Make Crab Omelette
1. Chop And Hop
Start by dicing one small potato and tomato. Now chop one onion and red bell pepper. Mince the garlic cloves.
Take a skillet and heat some oil in it over medium flame. Add potatoes to this and fry them until they turn soft. It may take about 5 to 6 minutes. Keep them aside using a slotted spoon.
2. To Be Continued
In the same skillet, cook onions and garlic in the leftover oil for 5 minutes until tender. Add crab meat to the skillet and season it with salt and pepper.
Cook it for 2 minutes. Stir tomatoes into the mixture and cook for another two minutes.
Add raisins, bell pepper, and peas to the mixture and cook a few minutes more.
3. Last But Not Least
Lastly, beat one egg in a glass. Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes until eggs set. Flip omelette to cook both sides.
Serve the omelet with fried potatoes on the side.
Nutritional Information
| Calories | 165 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 17.5 g |
| Protein | 8.4 g |
| Fat | 7.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 105 mg |
| Sodium | 105 mg |
How Will Crab Omelette Look And Taste Like?
This crab omelette recipe is made with decadent eggs and armed with luxurious fresh crab meat. This crab omelette is a little sweet, a little spicy, and very, very moreish.
Seasoning the eggs with spices at this stage will impart fresh and bright flavor throughout the omelet. Just let the eggs cook for three to four minutes until the edges are firm and the center is still a little jiggly.
Crab omelette is a seafood delight with great and fresh flavors. A simple and delicious protein-filled recipe complete with the soft, delicate, and sweet taste of fresh crab combined with the mild and warm taste of dill.
Recipe Card
Crab Omelette Recipe
Equipment
- Skillet
- Plate
- Knife
- Chopping Board
- Spoon
- Spatula
- Slotted Spoon
- Glass
Ingredients
- 3 Beaten Eggs
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ¼ pound Flaked Crab Meat
- 1 small Diced Tomato
- 1 small Peeled Potato
- 1 Chopped Onion
- 1 Chopped Red Bell Pepper
- ¼ cup Peas
- 1 box Raisins
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Take a skillet and heat some oil in it over medium flame.
- Add potatoes to this and fry till they turn soft. It may take about 5-6 minutes. Keep them aside.
- In the same skillet, cook onions and garlic in the leftover oil for 5 minutes.
- In the cooked garlic and onion, add crab meat and cook it for 2 minutes with salt and pepper.
- Now, add tomatoes, raisins, bell pepper, and peas to the mixture and cook a few minutes more.
- Lastly, pour the beaten eggs into the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes, flipping to cook both sides.
- Serve the omelet with fried potatoes on the side.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What kind of crab should I use for crab omelette?
I love to use Dungeness crab for this omelette, but if you’ve got another type of crab on hand, use that instead!
This recipe doesn’t walk you through steaming and cracking the crab.
Can I use canned crab?
You sure can! Try to use cans that label the specific type of crab, or opt for cans labeled lump crab meat.
What ingredients go well in an omelette?
Some classic omelet fillings include shredded cheddar or Gruyere cheese, sour cream, diced ham, crisp bacon, sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers or tomatoes, caramelized onions, fresh herbs or even leftovers from last night’s dinner.
Do I need to add milk to crab omelette?
Many people add either milk or cream to their crab omelette in order to bulk them out and have a more substantial dish without the need to add an extra egg. While this does work, it’s crucial not to go overboard or you’ll end up with a mixture that’s too loose.
Conclusion
Can’t wait to begin with the recipe of crab omelette? Try it and share your reviews in the comment section. Just in case you have any queries related to the recipe, you can ask your questions in the comment section. Bon Appetite!
