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Fluffy scrambled eggs garnished with chopped chives on a white plate.

French Omelette

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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine French
Servings 1 serving
Calories 289 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter plus more for serving
  • Fresh herbs for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the salt until well combined.
    Whisked eggs in a glass bowl for baking or cooking recipes.
  • In an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
    Eggs melting in a frying pan ready for cooking.
  • Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet. Let them sit undisturbed for about 30 seconds until the bottom starts to set.
    Fluffy scrambled eggs being poured into a skillet for breakfast recipe.
  • With a heatproof spatula, gently push the eggs from the edges toward the center, tilting the pan to allow uncooked eggs to flow to the edges. Continue this until the eggs are softly set but still slightly runny in the middle.
    Fluffy scrambled eggs cooking in a black non-stick skillet.
  • Remove the pan from heat. Tilt the skillet and use the spatula to roll the omelette into a cylinder. Slide the omelette onto a plate, seam side down.
    Fluffy yellow omelette cooking in a black skillet with a spatula.
  • Top with additional butter. If you prefer herbs, sprinkle finely chopped chives or parsley on top when serving.
    Fluffy scrambled eggs with butter on a green plate, perfect breakfast scene.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 17gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 770mg
Keyword French Omelette
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