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A luxurious yet simple breakfast featuring sweet, delicate Dungeness crab meat and nutty Swiss cheese folded into fluffy, golden eggs. Finished with fresh chives, it's a taste of the Pacific Northwest perfect for a special brunch.
For 2 servings
Prepare Egg Mixture and Filling
Warm the Crab Filling
Cook the First Omelet
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A luxurious yet simple breakfast featuring sweet, delicate Dungeness crab meat and nutty Swiss cheese folded into fluffy, golden eggs. Finished with fresh chives, it's a taste of the Pacific Northwest perfect for a special brunch.
This pacific_northwest recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare and yields 2 servings. At 509.15 calories per serving with 40.26g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or lunch.
Fill, Fold, and Serve
Make the Second Omelet
Replace Swiss cheese with Gruyère, white cheddar, fontina, or even dollops of cream cheese for a different flavor and texture.
Add 1 teaspoon of fresh dill or tarragon to the egg mixture for a classic pairing with seafood.
Incorporate a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce into the egg mixture for a gentle heat.
Sauté a small amount of finely chopped asparagus or spinach with the shallots before adding the crab for extra nutrients and flavor.
Both eggs and crab meat provide complete proteins, containing all the essential amino acids necessary for muscle building, tissue repair, and overall body function.
This dish is an excellent source of Vitamin B12, which is crucial for nerve function, the formation of red blood cells, and DNA synthesis.
Crab meat is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to reduce inflammation and support cardiovascular and cognitive health.
Crab and Swiss cheese contribute important minerals like zinc, selenium, phosphorus, and calcium, which support immune function and bone health.
Each serving of this Crab Omelet contains approximately 480-520 calories, depending on the exact ingredients used, particularly the fat content of the cream and cheese.
It can be part of a healthy diet. It's an excellent source of high-quality protein, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids. However, it is also high in cholesterol and saturated fat from the butter, cream, and cheese, so it's best enjoyed in moderation.
Absolutely. While Dungeness is classic for the Pacific Northwest, high-quality lump crab meat from blue crab, snow crab, or even king crab will be delicious.
Yes, you can. Use a dairy-free butter alternative, a good-quality melting dairy-free cheese, and substitute the heavy cream with unsweetened almond milk or a dairy-free cream alternative.
The key is a good non-stick pan and not overfilling it. Make sure the omelet is mostly set but still moist on top before adding the filling to only one half. Use a flexible silicone spatula to gently lift and fold.