Crab Brie Omelet Treasure Trove 12 Recipes

CRAB OMELET

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 & BRIE OMELET (TREASURE TROVE #12)

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Whisk 1st 4 ingredients in lrg bowl to blend. Melt 1 tbsp butter in 10-in flame-proof non-stick omelette pan over med-high heat.
• Pour 1/2 of egg mixture into pan & cook till almost set, tilting pan & lifting egg mixture w/rubber spatula to allow uncooked portion to run underneath (about 1-2 min).
• Spoon 1/2 of crab over rt half of omelet. Sprinkle 1/2 of green onions & 1/2 of cheese over crab. Season w/salt & pepper.
• Place pan under broiler til cheese begins to melt & egg is almost cooked (about 15-20 seconds).
• Fold lt side of omelet over filling. Slide omelet onto plate & keep warm.
• Wipe pan w/paper towel & repeat Steps 3-6 w/rest of ingredients, forming 2 omelets. Serve omelets immediately.

ASPARAGUS CRAB OMELETS

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a steamer basket.
• Place in a saucepan over 1-inch water; bring to a boil.
• Cover and steam for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender; set aside.
• In a bowl, whisk together eggs, salt and pepper.
• Stir in tomatoes.
• Melt 1 Tblsp.
• butter in a skillet over medium heat; add half of the egg mixture.
• As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath.
• When the eggs are set, spoon half of the crab, asparagus and provolone cheese over one side; fold omelet over filling.
• Cover and let stand 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Repeat for second omelet.

BRIE OMELET

Steps:

• Add oil to a skillet over high heat.
• Remove the rind from 3 slices of Brie.
• Whisk eggs for 1 minute. While moving the skillet in a circular motion, pour the eggs in continuing motion, cook until the outside edges are firm (approximately 1 minute). Then flip the omelet to finish cooking (about 30 seconds). Place the cheese slices in the center and fold the omelet. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Try this recipe with Camembert as well.