Best Leftover Shrimp Omelet Recipes

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HEARTY SHRIMP OMELET



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"I've been cooking for 30 years and enjoy making quick, easy and tasty meals," relates Greg Parsons of Candor, North Carolina. "This coastal-inspired omelet is a breeze to prepare. Your dining partner is sure to exclaim, 'Wow, what a meal.'"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 uncooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons diced seeded jalapeno pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon Greek seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, divided
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute the shrimp, red pepper, bacon, onion, lemon juice, jalapeno and seasonings in oil and 1 tablespoon butter for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are tender. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium-high heat; add eggs (mixture should set immediately at edges). As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. , When the eggs are set, spoon shrimp mixture on one side and sprinkle with cheese; fold other side over filling. Invert omelet onto a plate; cut in half. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calories, Fat 39g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 591mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

SHRIMP OMELETTE



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Make and share this Shrimp Omelette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FloridaGrl

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 1 omelette, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 eggs
18 medium size shrimp, peeled, deveined, and sliced in half legthwise
1 medium size Spanish onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, mashed
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 8 inch skillet. Fry garlic until golden and discard. Add onion and saute until transparent. Add shrimp and saute until they turn pink.
  • Beat eggs with salt and pepper in a large bowl until frothy. Add shrimp mixture and stir well. Return to pan, adding more oil if necessary. Cook over medium heat until eggs are set.
  • Invert plate over the pan, flip omelette onto plate, return to the pan to brown on other side. Repeat process one more time. Serve hot.
  • Garnish with diced tomatoes and shredded cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.1, Fat 36.6, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 372, Sodium 145.2, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 13.4

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