This smoky, cheesy crawfish omelette is full of rich flavors! It has soft eggs, buttery crawfish, and melted cheese, all wrapped into a perfect omelette. It’s quick, delicious, and packed with protein—great for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients Needed:
- 1 shallot, sliced into rings
- 1 clove garlic, sliced thin
- 2 hen of the woods mushrooms
- Red pepper flakes
- Unsalted butter
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup lightly blanched crawfish meat*
- Kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 scallions, white and light green parts sliced
- Yellow Branch Tomato Basil Cheese*
How To Make Smoky Mountain Cheesy Crawfish Omelette from Ramsay Around The World?
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little oil, then cook the shallot, garlic, and mushrooms. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and add a small pinch of butter. Let them caramelize.
- Add the crawfish: Stir in the crawfish meat and cook for a minute. Remove from heat.
- Whisk the eggs: In a bowl, lightly whisk the eggs. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the eggs: In another skillet, melt the remaining butter. Pour in the eggs, swirling the pan quickly while stirring with a spatula. When they start to cook, spread them evenly.
- Assemble the omelette: Sprinkle grated cheese over the eggs, then spoon the crawfish mixture down the center. Add sliced scallions.
- Fold and serve: Carefully fold the omelette over the filling. Tilt the pan and slide the omelette onto a plate. Grate more cheese on top, add extra scallions, and serve hot.
Recipe Tips:
- Use the right heat: Cook the eggs on medium-low heat to keep them soft and creamy. If the heat is too high, they will dry out and become rubbery.
- Whisk the eggs well: Lightly whisk the eggs until the yolks and whites are fully mixed. This makes the omelette smooth and fluffy.
- Cook the filling first: Always cook the shallots, garlic, mushrooms, and crawfish first before adding them to the omelette. This removes excess moisture and makes the flavors richer.
- Melt the cheese into the eggs: Grate cheese directly onto the eggs while they are still cooking so it melts evenly and adds extra creaminess.
- Fold the omelette carefully: Tilt the pan and gently fold the omelette over the filling. Don’t rush—this keeps it from breaking and helps the filling stay inside.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let the leftover omelette cool to room temperature. Then, place it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheat: Heat a nonstick pan over low heat. Add a small amount of butter or oil and warm the omelette for 2-3 minutes per side until heated through.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Total Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 400mg
- Sodium: 600mg
- Potassium: 300mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 5g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 30g
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