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How To Make An Omelet

Discover How to Make an Omelet using a surprisingly easy culinary school technique. It only takes 10 minutes, and always results in the most tender and tasty folded eggs.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 315 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh herbs such as parsley, tarragon, or chives, optional
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, water, herbs if using, and salt and pepper to taste (I like 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper).
  2. In a small non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter until foaming subsides and swirl to coat the entire inside surface of the pan. Pour in egg mixture and reduce heat to medium.
  3. With a rubber spatula, stir eggs until the bottom begins to set, about a minute (if adding any filling ingredients, do it here). Tilt skillet and flip eggs over themselves, using the spatula to help the folding, and fold either in half or in thirds.
  4. To remove the omelet, angle the skillet over a serving plate, then flip omelet onto the plate.

Notes

  • Eggs: Plan on 3 eggs per person which yields a tender, easy-to-manage omelet.
  • Herbs: A scoop of chopped fresh chives, thyme, tarragon, or parsley is optional but worth it, especially if you're not filling the egg omelet with anything else.
  • Fillings: Consider almost anything savory in your refrigerator fair game for omelet-making. We've listed some popular options down below, but even a simple cheese filling is delicious. Use up a leftover bit of Boursin, some Pico de Gallo, the last strip bacon from your weekend brunch, or a spoonful of pesto.
  • Yield: This recipe makes a 3-egg omelet which is enough to feed one person for a hearty breakfast or light dinner.
  • Storage: For the best flavor and texture, devour your omelets immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 omelet Calories 315kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 588mg (196%) Sodium 314mg (13%) Potassium 207mg (6%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1160IU (23%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 omelet
Calories 315kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 588mg 196%
Sodium 314mg 13%
Potassium 207mg 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1160IU 23%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.