Shrimp Crab Omelet Tortilla De Camaron Y Cangrejo Recipes

CRAB MEAT OR SHRIMP OMELETTE

Steps:

• Lightly beat eggs with salt and pepper, set aside.
• Heat wok with 2 tsp oil and sesame oil.
• Add onion and fry until soft.
• Push to one side of the wok, add crabmeat or shrimps and stir-fry well.
• Stir in soy sauce, more salt and pepper if desired, then remove crabmeat mixture and set aside.
• Heat the remaining 2 tsp oil in the wok; add beaten eggs.
• Swirl pan around to spread the omelette evenly.
• When eggs have set, add the cooked crabmeat/shrimp mixture and sprinkle with spring onion and red chillies.
• 'Fold'in the four corners of the omelette to cover the filling.
• Cover pan with a lid for 1 minute, then turn out omelette onto a plate and serve immediately.

SPANISH TORTILLITAS DE CAMARONES (SHRIMP CAKES)

Steps:

• Mix the flour and the eggs in a bowl.
• Add water and stir into a smooth batter.
• Add scallions, parsley and shrimp.
• Season with salt, pepper and paprika.
• Let stand to rest for half an hour or more.
• Heat olive oil in a frying pan.
• Spoon in about 2 tablespoons of batter at a time, flatten with the back of the spoon into a thin pancakes.
• Fry on each side until golden.
• Serve immediately.
• *note*: I ask Chef Kate if she used Pam for her griddle method. Here is her reply:.
• "Just dry--using the smooth plates of an electric waffle iron with removable plates-I got it good and hot and then cooked them, letting them cook on one side and then turning only once - No sticking and really delicious and a lot less calories and fat.".

CRAB OMELET

Steps:

• Mix the flaked crabmeat with the cheese and season with salt and pepper.
• Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl with the water and salt and pepper.
• Melt the butter in a small skillet and when the froth subsides, pour in the eggs.
• Place the crab and cheese on top of the eggs just when the eggs are beginning to set.
• Pour on the cream while the eggs are still liquid and transfer under a hot broiler for a few minutes until the top is golden brown.
• Do not fold, but slide on to a hot plate and serve immediately.