Description
The Classic French Omelette is a smooth, pale, and buttery delight that serves as perfect comfort food for any meal. Unlike the American-style omelette, it has a silky custard-like interior with a glossy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
3 Large Eggs
1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
To taste Kosher Salt
A pinch White Pepper
1 Teaspoon Fresh Chives
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs: Crack the eggs into a bowl, add salt and white pepper, and whisk until uniform
- Heat the Pan: Place a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and add butter. Allow it to melt but not brow
- The 'Shake and Stir': Pour the eggs into the pan, stirring in a circular motion while shaking the pa
- Form the Omelette: Once the eggs look like wet curds, stop stirring, smooth into an even layer, and let sit to set the bottom
- The Fold: Tilt the pan and roll the edge of the omelette toward the center until finished
- The Plate: Slide the omelette onto a warm plate and shape it neatly
Notes
Practice makes perfect, and focus on temperature control to avoid browning.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 omelette
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 550 mg