EGG WHITE OMELET WITH FINES HERBES

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Yes, This is good for you. But that's not the reason I eat it. By whipping the egg whites just until foamy, the resulting omelet is light and delicious. (Unwhisked egg whites get rubbery.) Unlike regular omelets, which shouldn't color, this one gets cooked in a blazing hot pan until crisped and brown and the fresh herbs get sealed right into the whites. While lemon may seem an unlikely pairing for eggs, the bit of zest at the end adds a brightness perfect for the clean flavors here.

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large egg whites
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh herb leaves, preferably a mix of mint, parsley, chives, and tarragon, plus more for garnish
Kosher salt
Extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon
Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce (page 248), optional

Steps:

  • Beat the egg whites until foamy on top. Beat in half of the herbs and season with salt.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot. Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the skillet. When very hot, add the egg mixture, swirling the pan to spread it in an even, thin layer.
  • Cook until crisp and golden brown on the bottom, about 1 minute. Sprinkle the remaining herbs over, then remove from the heat and immediately use 2 spatulas to fold the omelet in half while tilting the skillet. (It's okay if the whites aren't totally set; the residual heat will cook them.)
  • Slide onto a serving plate and drizzle with a little olive oil. Grind pepper over and grate the zest of a quarter of the lemon directly over the omelet. Garnish with herbs. Cut in half to share. Serve immediately, with hot sauce, if you like.

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