Deviled Crab Omelets Recipe

Name: Deviled Crab Omelets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced; 2 long red chileshalved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced crosswise; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over; 1 dozen large eggs; 1 tablespoon chopped dill; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced
2 long red chileshalved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced crosswise
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
1 dozen large eggs
1 tablespoon chopped dill
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

1
In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over moderate heat.
2
Add the scallions and chiles and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the lemon juice and zest and season with salt and pepper.
4
Transfer to a small bowl and gently mix in the crabmeat.
5
Crack the eggs into a medium bowl and lightly beat them.
6
Whisk in the dill and season with salt and pepper.
7
In two 8-inch nonstick skillets or omelet pans, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over moderate heat.
8
Pour half of the egg mixture into each skillet.
9
Cook, tilting the pans and drawing in the edges of the omelets with a spatula as they set to allow the uncooked eggs to seep underneath, about 5 minutes.
10
Spoon the crab over half of each omelet.
11
Fold the omelets over, then slide them onto plates.
12
Cut each omelet in half, sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

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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 tablespoons unsalted butter, 6 scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced, 2 long red chileshalved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced crosswise, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Deviled Crab Omelets 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.

Deviled Crab Omelets

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