Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the delicate flavors of fresh herbs with the richness of eggs in a classic French Fines Herbes Omelette. This savory dish is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring a tender, fluffy interior enveloped in a golden-brown exterior. Discover the art of creating this timeless recipe with our step-by-step guide, ensuring a perfect omelette every time. Elevate your cooking skills and impress your loved ones with this delightful dish.
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- **Fines Herbes Butter:** Elevate your cooking with this versatile compound butter, perfect for spreading on bread, vegetables, or as a finishing touch to your favorite dishes.
- **Chive Butter:** Experience the delicate flavor of chives blended with butter, creating a simple yet elegant spread that complements a variety of dishes.
- **Parsley Butter:** Delight in the vibrant flavor of parsley combined with butter, adding a burst of freshness to your culinary creations.
- **Tarragon Butter:** Embark on a culinary journey with tarragon butter, a unique and aromatic herb that adds depth and complexity to your favorite recipes.
OMELETTE AUX FINES HERBES
The original, and best, simple Sunday supper for one.
Provided by Rebecca Rauter
Categories Mains Jamie Magazine Eggs French Meals for one One-pan recipes
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Break the eggs into a bowl and whisk lightly with a fork. Chop and add the herbs and season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Heat the butter in a 23cm non-stick or cast-iron pan over a medium-high heat until foaming.
- Once the foam dies down, pour in the egg mixture and gently shake the pan to distribute. Cook for 20 seconds or so, until it begins to bubble, then draw it into the centre with a wooden spoon and shake the pan again to redistribute the uncooked egg.
- Cook the omelette until the base is set, but it is still slightly runny in the middle (unless you don't like that).
- Remove the pan from the heat and fold 2 sides into the middle. Shake the pan so the edges roll together then turn the omelette onto a plate, folding it over in the process. Serve with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 29.7 g fat, SaturatedFat 13.7 g saturated fat, Protein 18.1 g protein, Carbohydrate 16.7 g carbohydrate, Sugar 1.3 g sugar, Sodium 0 g salt, Fiber 0 g fibre
FRENCH OMELETTE WITH FINES HERBES RECIPE
A classic French omelette has a smooth, silky exterior with little to no browning that cradles a tender, moist, soft-scrambled interior. The technique for making one is something every cook should learn-as long as you know these key steps, it's easy. This version is flavored with minced fresh herbs, like parsley, chives, and tarragon.
Provided by Daniel Gritzer
Categories Entree Brunch Breakfast Lunch Breakfast and Brunch
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, beat eggs with a disposable plastic or reusable wooden fork just until last traces of white are mixed in; mix in herbs and season with salt and pepper.
- In a perfectly unscratched 8-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter, swirling over moderate heat, until fully melted and foamy but not browned. Add eggs and stir rapidly with fork, tines up, while shaking pan to agitate eggs; make sure to move fork all around pan to break up curds and scrape them from bottom of skillet as they form. Stop stirring as soon as eggs are very softly scrambled and creamy (but still loose enough to come together into a single mass), 1 to 2 minutes.
- Using fork, gently spread egg in an even layer around skillet and scrape down any wispy bits around the edges. The top surface should be loose and creamy, but if it looks too liquid and raw, cook undisturbed for another few seconds. (If it still flows, you can swirl skillet to send loose egg to the edges, where it will set more quickly.)
- Remove from heat, tilt skillet up by its handle, and, using fork, gently roll omelette down over itself until it is nearly folded in half. Using fork, push omelette to edge of skillet so that lower edge of egg begins to just barely overhang; use fork to fold overhanging edge of egg up, closing the omelette.
- Hold skillet right over plate and turn omelette out onto it. It should be almond- or cigar-shaped, with the seam on bottom; if it's not, lay a clean kitchen towel over it and use your hands to adjust its shape and position, then remove towel. Serve. (To make another omelette, wipe any eggy bits out of skillet and repeat.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 590 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 531 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 27 g, ServingSize Serves 1, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
OMELET WITH FINES HERBES
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Time 20m
Yield 1 omelet
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, salt, a couple of dashes of hot sauce and a couple of dashes of Worcestershire sauce. Whisk only enough to integrate the eggs. You dont want to whip too much air into them or make them frothy. Put the skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Swirl the butter around as it melts so it coats the whole surface of the pan. When the butter is melted (but not browned), lower the heat and pour in the egg mixture. Use a fork to stir the eggs slightly, as if you were scrambling them. Then, allow the eggs to cook, undisturbed for about 15 to 30 seconds. Sprinkle the herbs over the eggs.
- Lift the handle of the pan up tilting the pan away from you and towards the heat. This tilting should cause the omelet to slide down in the pan a little. Fold the edge closest to you towards the center. Fold the other edge towards the center and tilt the pan over the center of a plate so it lands, seam side down. Serve immediately with buttered toast slices.
FINES HERBS OMELETTE
Provided by Ina Garten
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To make the Fines Herbs, combine the parsley, chervil, chives and tarragon in a small bowl and set aside.
- Break the eggs into a small bowl, and then add the milk, 2 tablespoons Fines Herbs, salt and pepper and whisk with a fork.
- Preheat an 8-inch nonstick saute pan over medium hot heat and swirl the olive oil into the pan. Pour in the egg mixture and swirl it in the pan. For a few seconds, gently stir the egg mixture with a heat resistant rubber spatula (as if you were going to make scrambled eggs) and then swirl the eggs in the pan to make a nice round appearance. Reduce the heat to avoid any color or scorching. Continue cooking for about 1 minute. The eggs will be set on the bottom, but slightly liquid on top.
- Flip the omelet, and remove it from the heat. Crumble the goat cheese over the center of the omelet and top it off with the roasted peppers. Tri-fold the omelet and plate immediately.
FRESH HERBS OMELET
This is called a "fines herbes" omelet in France, and usually contains finely minced parsley and chives, sometimes tarragon or chervil as well. The herbs should be sweet ones rather than bitter or sharp; basil, mint, and dill would also work. This is a classic French rolled omelet, served hot, right out of the pan, an utterly satisfying quick meal. The classic French omelet is made with butter, but in the Mediterranean a healthier version is made with olive oil. Use a nonstick pan for this.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 10m
Yield 2 rolled omelets, serving 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Break 2 eggs into a bowl and beat with a fork or a whisk until frothy. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste (about 1/8 teaspoon salt), and 2 teaspoons milk. Whisk half the herbs into the eggs and mix well.
- Heat an 8-inch nonstick omelet pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons of the olive oil. When the oil feels hot when you hold your hand above it, pour in the eggs, scraping every last bit into the pan. Swirl the pan to distribute the eggs evenly over the surface. Shake the pan gently, tilting it slightly with one hand while lifting up the edges of the omelet with the spatula in your other hand, to let the eggs run underneath during the first few minutes of cooking. As soon as the eggs are set on the bottom, jerk the pan quickly away from you then back towards you so that the omelet folds over on itself. Tilt the pan and roll out onto a plate. Repeat with the remaining eggs and herbs, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 251, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 326 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
OMELETTES AUX FINES HERBES
This recipe supposedly comes from Le Cordon Bleu Paris. The eggs should be light and this might take a little practice. Enjoy!!
Provided by Broke Guy
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pick the leaves off of the sprigs and chop the ends off of the chives. Blanch in boiling water and then into ice-cold water. Using a kitchen dish towel, squeeze out the excess water. Chop the spices finely and then divide into 4 piles. Set aside.
- Using 1 oz of melted butter and 4 warm plates, portion the butter onto each plate and then season lightly with salt and black pepper. Set aside in a warm place.
- In a mixing bowl, break 3 eggs and whisk well. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix in one of the piles of herbs.
- Heat an omelette pan with 1 oz of butter over medium heat. When hot enough, pour the egg mixture into the pan and stirring gently with a fork, lift the sides of the omelette to allow the uncooked egg to flow underneath. The omelette, when ready, should be just firm and not very brown.
- Once the eggs are ready, give the pan a quick shake and then turn it vertical over the plate. Use the fork to guide the omelette onto the plate and to quickly fold it over in the classic fold (onto itself). Use a clean dish towel to press the omelette gently to the plate.
- For the remaining three omelettes, return to step 3 and repeat. Serve each omelette immediately upon completion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469, Fat 43, SaturatedFat 22.9, Cholesterol 634.2, Sodium 466.6, Carbohydrate 1.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 19.2
Tips:
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs will give your omelette the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use less, as they are more concentrated.
- Don't overcook the eggs: Omelettes are best when they are slightly runny in the center. If you overcook them, they will become tough and dry.
- Be careful when flipping the omelette: Omelettes are delicate, so be careful when flipping them. If you flip them too quickly, they may break apart.
- Use a non-stick skillet: A non-stick skillet will make it easier to flip the omelette without it sticking.
- Serve the omelette immediately: Omelettes are best served immediately after they are cooked. If you let them sit, they will become rubbery.
Conclusion:
Omelettes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover vegetables and herbs. With a little practice, you can easily make a perfect omelette at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give an omelette a try!
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