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Omelet in butter

Classic French Omelet in a Skillet

A French omelet is just the thing for a proper breakfast. I'm not one for fussy cooking first thing in the morning, so I'm always hunting down quick recipes — and this is one of my favorites: a hearty, satisfying, classic French omelet made right in the skillet.

natali

Recipe author

Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Eggs

Butter

100

Table salt

Ground black pepper

Translation table of volumetric measures

Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 18 % 8 g

Fats 80 % 36 g

Carbohydrates 2 % 1 g

363 kcal

GI: 100 / 0 / 0

Cooking method

Cooking time: 5 min

Step 1:

Step 1: Set a small skillet over the heat and add the butter.
Step 2:

Step 2: While the butter melts, crack the three eggs into a bowl.
Step 3:

Step 3: Beat them lightly until the color is even, then season with salt and pepper.
Step 4:

Step 4: Pour the beaten eggs into the hot skillet with the melted butter.
Step 5:

Step 5: Cook, stirring gently, for just a couple of minutes.
Step 6:

Step 6: You'll have a tender egg pancake — fold it in half.
Step 7:

Step 7: Slide it onto a plate and serve.

Set a small skillet over the heat, add the butter, and while it melts, quickly crack three eggs into a bowl, beat them lightly until smooth, and season with salt and pepper. Pour the beaten eggs into the hot skillet with the melted butter and cook, stirring gently, for just a couple of minutes. You'll end up with a tender egg pancake that you can fold in half and slide onto a plate. To dress it up, scatter some fresh herbs over the top and add a few tomato wedges alongside. It's a wholesome, no-fuss breakfast for those mornings when you're short on time.