Dinner Oyster Omelet

11 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) jarshucked oysters, drained
  • 4 eggs
  • 12 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • white pepper, a dash
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 12 cup bean sprouts
  • 14 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chinese chives (or regular)
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring a small saucepan filled with water to a simmer over med-high heat; add in the oysters and blanch for 1 minute; drain.
  2. 2
    Pat oysters dry with paper towels; cut them into bite-sized pieces.
  3. 3
    In a bowl, whisk the eggs until blended; add in the cornstarch, salt, and pepper; whisk lightly to blend.
  4. 4
    Place an 8-inch nonstick frypan over moderate heat until hot.
  5. 5
    Add in oil, swirling to coat the bottom of pan.
  6. 6
    Add in garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 seconds.
  7. 7
    Pour egg mixture into pan; sprinkle the oysters, bean sprouts, carrot, chives, and chopped cilantro evenly over the eggs.
  8. 8
    Cook, without stirring, until the edges begin to set, about 2 minutes, then lift with a spatula and shake or tilt the pan to let the egg flow underneath.
  9. 9
    Continue to cook until the egg no longer flows freely, about 2 minutes longer, then turn the omelet over and brown lightly on the other side.
  10. 10
    Slide the omelet onto a serving plate; garnish with cilantro sprig.

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