Prepd Skillet Recipes
Servings:
1
After extensive testing, this French omelette recipe—adapted from Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking—delivers classic, foolproof results. The key takeaway: read the instructions thoroughly before starting, as the entire cooking process takes less than a minute. Simple, elegant, and timeless.
Ingredients
- 2-3 large eggs (cage free or organic if possible)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup aged gouda or gruyere cheese, grated
- 1/2 bunch parsley or herbs/sprouts of choice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs vigorously (about 20–30 strokes) until frothy. Avoid using aluminum bowls, as they may cause the egg whites to gray.
- Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and swirl to coat the pan evenly, preventing burning. The eggs should be added just as the butter begins to foam and the foam starts to subside — this timing is key to achieving the proper texture.
- Once the eggs are added, hold the pan handle with both hands and tilt the skillet downward at a 45-degree angle. Begin shaking the pan back and forth quickly to distribute the eggs evenly.
- As the bottom sets, increase the tilt slightly and continue shaking, using short jerking motions up and down. As the omelette begins to slide down the pan, add cheese to the center while it is still slightly runny.
- Continue jerking the pan, then give a firm upward motion to flip the omelette over itself. It should form a smooth oval shape near the bottom center of the pan, which should still be slightly tilted away from the heat. Let it rest for 10 seconds to lightly color the outside.
- Holding the skillet in one hand and a plate in the other, gently roll the omelette onto the plate.
- Garnish with chopped parsley/herbs of choice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tips
Recipe by Gia G
https://food52.com/recipes/27188-my-perfect-french-omelette?srsltid=AfmBOoqx0KCS1wlYtO2dOINpzdw_H_lOk7Ld-sQMBohx76wfr6iVqC5U
