Crab Meat Or Shrimp Omelette Recipe

Name: Crab Meat Or Shrimp Omelette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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)

Servings: persons

1
Lightly beat eggs with salt and pepper, set aside.
2
Heat wok with 2 tsp oil and sesame oil.
3
Add onion and fry until soft.
4
Push to one side of the wok, add crabmeat or shrimps and stir-fry well.
5
Stir in soy sauce, more salt and pepper if desired, then remove crabmeat mixture and set aside.
6
Heat the remaining 2 tsp oil in the wok; add beaten eggs.
7
Swirl pan around to spread the omelette evenly.
8
When eggs have set, add the cooked crabmeat/shrimp mixture and sprinkle with spring onion and red chillies.
9
'Fold'in the four corners of the omelette to cover the filling.
10
Cover pan with a lid for 1 minute, then turn out omelette onto a plate and serve immediately.

829

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large eggs, lightly beaten, 1 pinch salt, 1 dash pepper, 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Crab Meat Or Shrimp Omelette 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crab Meat Or Shrimp Omelette

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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