Crab Meat or Shrimp Omelette

Name: Crab Meat or Shrimp Omelette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
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)

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Recipe by WaterMelon

I bought a package of frozen crabmeat and was looking for ways to use it up, since I was too lazy to make crabcakes. This is a very simple dish - I served it as a side for dinner, but I imagine it would be wonderful for breakfast/brunch too!

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READY IN: 20mins

SERVES: 2

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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)

DIRECTIONS

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

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