Best Crab Meat Omelette Filling Recipes

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CRAB OMELET



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Crab and egg go very well together in this delightful dish. Fresh crab meat is best but if you can't find it, use canned.

Provided by lola

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Omelet Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small potato, peeled and diced
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ pound fresh crabmeat, drained and flaked
salt and pepper to taste
1 small tomato, diced
1 (1.5 ounce) box raisins
¼ cup peas
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the potato in the hot oil until fork-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside. Return the skillet to medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic in the remaining oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the crab to the skillet and season with salt and pepper; stir. Cover the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Stir the tomatoes into the mixture and cook another 2 minutes. Add the raisins, peas, and red bell pepper to the mixture; stir and cook another 2 minutes.
  • Pour the eggs over the mixture. Cook until he eggs set, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the omelet and cook 1 minute more. Transfer to a serving plate and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 104.2 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 103.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

CRAB OMELET



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It seems that I often have crabmeat left over after making crab cakes or other crab dishes. This is a great way to use it up the following morning. This recipe can be halved.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces flaked crabmeat (, backfin recommended)
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
salt
freshly ground black pepper
6 eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 ounce butter
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Mix the flaked crabmeat with the cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  • Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl with the water and salt and pepper.
  • Melt the butter in a small skillet and when the froth subsides, pour in the eggs.
  • Place the crab and cheese on top of the eggs just when the eggs are beginning to set.
  • Pour on the cream while the eggs are still liquid and transfer under a hot broiler for a few minutes until the top is golden brown.
  • Do not fold, but slide on to a hot plate and serve immediately.

CRAB AND SWISS OMELET



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A delicious omelet made with Dungeness crab, mushrooms, and Swiss cheese.

Provided by Esmee Williams

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Omelet Recipes

Time 22m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
4 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup cooked crabmeat
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in mushrooms, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to plate. Remove skillet from heat.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg yolks and milk to blend. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with a dry beater until soft peaks form. Fold yolk mixture into whites.
  • Return skillet to medium-high heat. When butter sizzles, pour egg mixture into skillet. Sprinkle mushrooms and crab meat evenly over the top. Cook until omelet begins to set, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese. Using a large spatula, fold omelet over, forming semicircle. Cover skillet; cook until omelet puffs and is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Slide omelet onto large plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 795.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 567.3 mg, Fat 56.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 61.6 g, SaturatedFat 32.4 g, Sodium 718.3 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

CRAB MEAT OR SHRIMP OMELETTE



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I bought a package of frozen crabmeat and was looking for ways to use it up, since I was too lazy to make crabcakes. This is a very simple dish - I served it as a side for dinner, but I imagine it would be wonderful for breakfast/brunch too!

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 pinch salt
1 dash pepper
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
3 -5 drops sesame oil
1 small yellow onion, sliced thinly
5 ounces crabmeat, thawed and drained (or 5 ounces shrimp)
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
1 stalk scallion, chopped
1/2 tablespoon red chile, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Lightly beat eggs with salt and pepper, set aside.
  • Heat wok with 2 tsp oil and sesame oil.
  • Add onion and fry until soft.
  • Push to one side of the wok, add crabmeat or shrimps and stir-fry well.
  • Stir in soy sauce, more salt and pepper if desired, then remove crabmeat mixture and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tsp oil in the wok; add beaten eggs.
  • Swirl pan around to spread the omelette evenly.
  • When eggs have set, add the cooked crabmeat/shrimp mixture and sprinkle with spring onion and red chillies.
  • 'Fold'in the four corners of the omelette to cover the filling.
  • Cover pan with a lid for 1 minute, then turn out omelette onto a plate and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.1, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 347, Sodium 945.4, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.3, Protein 23.2

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