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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