Asparagus Omelet W/Shrimp Hollandaise Sauce (For Andi) Recipe

Name: Asparagus Omelet W/Shrimp Hollandaise Sauce (For Andi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 eggs; 2 tablespoons water (may use milk or cream); ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 8 -10 fresh asparagus spears (well-trimmed & cooked till crisp tender, may sub canned); 2 egg yolks; 1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 dash cayenne pepper; ½ cup butter (melted); 4 ounces baby shrimp; 2 teaspoons fresh parsley (chopped opt garnish & may sub dried parsley)

Servings: persons

6 eggs
2 tablespoons water (may use milk or cream)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
8 -10 fresh asparagus spears (well-trimmed & cooked till crisp tender, may sub canned)
2 egg yolks
1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 dash cayenne pepper
½ cup butter (melted)
4 ounces baby shrimp
2 teaspoons fresh parsley (chopped opt garnish & may sub dried parsley)

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FOR SAUCE - Place egg yolks, lemon juice & pepper in blender container & blend till lemon-colored.
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Turn blender to high & very slowly add butter.
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Blend till thick (about 30 seconds).
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Pour sauce into top of a dbl boiler, stir in baby shrimp & set aside.
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FOR OMELETS - Whisk eggs w/water, salt & pepper till well-mixed.
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Melt 1 tbsp butter in an omelet pan or suitable non-stick skillet.
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Pour in half the egg mixture & cook, lifting the edge of the omelet to let the egg mixture run onto the pan.
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When the omelet is well-set, gently slide the omelet onto a plate, place 4-5 asparagus spears in the center, fold over & keep warm while you prepare the 2nd omelet in the same way.
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(Secure omelets w/a wooden cocktail pick as desired).
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TO SERVE - Heat shrimp hollandaise sauce slowly in top of dbl boiler over hot water, spoon sauce over omelets, sprinkle w/parsley if using & serve immediately.
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NOTE - My only issue w/this recipe was the yield.
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These are lrg omelets & the recipe stated it served 2.
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However, if you serve w/bread, fruit or other breakfast/brunch item, this recipe definitely serves 4 IMO.

624

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 eggs, 2 tablespoons water (may use milk or cream), ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Omelet W/Shrimp Hollandaise Sauce (For Andi) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asparagus Omelet W/Shrimp Hollandaise Sauce (For Andi)

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