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A rolled French omelette garnished with fresh 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.
    Ingredients for French Omelette: eggs, chives, and parsley.
  • In an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
    Melting butter in a nonstick skillet for a French omelette.
  • Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet. Let them sit undisturbed for about 30 seconds until the bottom starts to set.
    Pouring beaten eggs into a hot skillet to make a French omelette.
  • 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.
    Forming a French omelette by pushing eggs to the center.
  • 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.
    Rolling a French omelette in a black skillet with a light blue spatula.
  • Top with additional butter. If you prefer herbs, sprinkle finely chopped chives or parsley on top when serving.
    French omelette with a pat of butter on a green plate.

Nutrition

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