Prawn And Chive Omelette Recipes

PRAWN AND CHIVE OMELETTE

Steps:

• Break the eggs into a bowl and beat them with a large metal whisk. Season with a little salt and some freshly ground black pepper, then stir in the snipped chives. Drain the prawns in a sieve, then tip them on to some kitchen paper to soak up any excess moisture.
• Brush a small non-stick frying pan with just enough oil to lightly coat the base and place it over a medium heat. Pour the eggs into the frying pan. As the eggs begin to set, use a wooden spoon to draw the cooked egg towards the centre. Do this 5 or 6 times, working pour way around the pan. As the cooked egg is moved, the uncooked egg will run into the gaps and begin to cook.
• Scatter the prawns over the omelette and cook for a further 2-3 minutes or until the eggs are just set. Season with a little more pepper then carefully loosen the sides with a heatproof palette knife and fold the omelette over. Slide it on to a warmed plate and serve with a large, lightly dressed salad.

CHIVE OMELETTE WITH GRUYERE AND CANADIAN BACON

Steps:

• Heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the Canadian bacon and cook until lightly browned.
• Remove and set aside.
• In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the water and chives, along with a couple pinches of salt and some pepper.
• Melt the butter in an 8 inch skillet over med-high heat.
• When it has stopped foaming swirl the butter to coat the bottom of the pan and pour in the egg mixture.
• Using the back of a fork and keeping it flat on the bottom of the pan, lightly scramble the eggs, using small circular motions.
• As the mixture firms, hold some eggs back from the side of the pan and tilt the pan to spread the eggs over the bottom.
• Scatter the Gruyere over the omelette, leaving a margin around the edges.
• Add the Canadian Bacon.
• Using a spatula, lift 1/3 of the omelette and fold it over the center.
• Tilt the pan toward the plate so that 1/3 of the omelette hangs over the edge.
• Invert the pan, using the spatula for support, so that it flips neatly over itself out of the pan.
• To Serve, garnish with more chopped chives if desired and serve immediately with some sliced tomatoes.

JILL'S ASIAN OMELETTE

Steps:

• Crack 2 eggs into a small bowl and lightly beat in 1 tbsp rice wine, salt, pepper and 1⁄2 tsp sesame oil.
• To cook the omlette heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a hot wok or large frying pan over high heat, swirling it around to coat the entire surface. Pour in the beaten eggs and quickly swirl to form an even omelette. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the egg is firm, then lower the heat.
• To fill, arrange some prawns in the centre, top with bean sprouts and watercress and cook gently for a further 2 or 3 minutes.
• To serve loosen the edges with a knife, then gently slide the omelette onto a warm plate, folding it over. Keep it warm while you make three more omelettes. Drizzle with oyster or hoisin sauce to serve.