Asparagus Crab Omelets With Hollandaise Food

ASPARAGUS CRAB OMELETS

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, salt and pepper. Stir in tomatoes., Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet over medium heat; add half of the egg mixture. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, spoon half of the crab, asparagus and provolone cheese over one side; fold omelet over filling. Cover and let stand for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Repeat for second omelet.

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.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH HOLLANDAISE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Trim the woody ends from the asparagus. Spread the spears in a single layer in a shallow roasting pan baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and roll to coat thoroughly. Roast the asparagus until lightly browned and tender, about 10 minutes, giving the pan a good shake about halfway through.
• Meanwhile, put the egg yolk, lemon juice, and cayenne in a blender. Pulse a couple times to combine.
• Put the butter in a small microwave proof bowl and heat in a microwave until just melted. With the blender running, gradually add the melted butter into the egg to make a smooth frothy sauce. If the sauce is really thick blend in a teaspoon of lukewarm water to loosen it up. Season with the salt and serve immediately or keep warm in a small heat-proof bowl set over hot (but not simmering) water until ready to serve.
• Spread the roasted asparagus on a serving platter. Grind a generous amount of pepper over the top.

ASPARAGUS CRAB OMELETS

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a steamer basket.
• Place in a saucepan over 1-inch water; bring to a boil.
• Cover and steam for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender; set aside.
• In a bowl, whisk together eggs, salt and pepper.
• Stir in tomatoes.
• Melt 1 Tblsp.
• butter in a skillet over medium heat; add half of the egg mixture.
• As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath.
• When the eggs are set, spoon half of the crab, asparagus and provolone cheese over one side; fold omelet over filling.
• Cover and let stand 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Repeat for second omelet.

ASPARAGUS CRAB AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a greased 1-qt. baking dish.
• Top with crab and cheese and set aside.
• In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter.
• Stir in flour until smooth.
• Whisk in milk, mustard, salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Remove from the heat and stir in lemon juice.
• Pour over asparagus.
• Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs.
• Sprinkle over top.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

CRAB & ASPARAGUS OMELETTE

Steps:

• Heat grill to the highest setting. Whisk the eggs in a bowl and season.
• Melt the butter in a sauté pan over a medium heat. Add the eggs and cook for 2 mins, then spoon the crab and asparagus into the middle. Sprinkle over the chilli and nestle the spinach into the egg. Grill in the pan for 2-3 mins or until the spinach has wilted and the omelette has puffed up.

ASPARAGUS OMELET W/SHRIMP HOLLANDAISE SAUCE (FOR ANDI)

Steps:

• FOR SAUCE - Place egg yolks, lemon juice & pepper in blender container & blend till lemon-colored.
• Turn blender to high & very slowly add butter. Blend till thick (about 30 seconds). Pour sauce into top of a dbl boiler, stir in baby shrimp & set aside.
• FOR OMELETS - Whisk eggs w/water, salt & pepper till well-mixed. Melt 1 tbsp butter in an omelet pan or suitable non-stick skillet.
• Pour in half the egg mixture & cook, lifting the edge of the omelet to let the egg mixture run onto the pan.
• When the omelet is well-set, gently slide the omelet onto a plate, place 4-5 asparagus spears in the center, fold over & keep warm while you prepare the 2nd omelet in the same way. (Secure omelets w/a wooden cocktail pick as desired).
• TO SERVE - Heat shrimp hollandaise sauce slowly in top of dbl boiler over hot water, spoon sauce over omelets, sprinkle w/parsley if using & serve immediately.
• NOTE - My only issue w/this recipe was the yield. These are lrg omelets & the recipe stated it served 2. However, if you serve w/bread, fruit or other breakfast/brunch item, this recipe definitely serves 4 IMO.

DINER'S OMELET WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce:.
• Place egg yolks, lemon juice and pepper in blender container and blend until lemon color.
• Turn blender to high and very slowly add butter, blend until thick, about 30 seconds.
• To serve, heat sauce slowly in top of double boiler over hot water. Once sauce is finished remove from double boiler to keep warm while omelets are finished.
• For the Omelet:.
• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towels. In the drippings, saute mushrooms and veggies of choice until tender; set aside.
• Coat a 10-in. skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat; add 3/4 cup beaten eggs (3 eggs) to skillet (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, sprinkle a fourth of the mushrooms and veggies of choice, 1/4 cup cheese on one side and sprinkle with cheese; fold other side over filling. Invert omelet onto a plate to serve. Repeat for remaining omelets. Top with hollandaise sauce and bacon.

ASPARAGUS WITH HOLLANDAISE

Steps:

• Hold both ends of a stalk of asparagus and bend it until it snaps. Then use a knife to trim the remainder of the bunch to match. Discard the trimmed stems.
• Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook, uncovered, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes depending on the thickness. Drain in a colander.
• Meanwhile, put the egg yolk, lemon juice and cayenne in a blender. Pulse a couple times to combine.
• Put the butter in a small microwave proof bowl and heat in a microwave until just melted. With the blender running, gradually add the melted butter into the egg to make a smooth frothy sauce. If the sauce is really thick blend in a teaspoon of lukewarm water to loosen it up.
• Transfer the asparagus to a plate. Pour the sauce over the top of the asparagus, sprinkle with more cayenne if desired and serve right away.

ASPARAGUS OMELET

Steps:

• Cut trimmed asparagus in 1 inch pieces; cook in boiling salted water until tender, about 4 minutes.
• Drain thoroughly.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in 8 inch skillet, preferably one with non-stick lining, and saute garlic and mushrooms until done and moisture has evaporated.
• Remove from pan and keep warm.
• In a small bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt, basil, and pepper.
• Melt remaining butter in skillet until foamy, swirling it around pan to coat evenly.
• When hot enough that a drop of water sizzles when dropped in, pour in egg mixture.
• Tip pan so eggs coat skillet evenly.
• As eggs cook, periodically lift up cooked edges, tilt pan and let uncooked egg run underneath.
• When eggs are cooked, but surface is still shiny, place asparagus and mushrooms on one side; slide out of pan, folding side without vegetables over top.
• Serve immediately.
• Also good sprinkled with a bit of grated Parmesan.

ASPARAGUS OMELET

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat; add onion and green pepper. Cook and stir until onion is slightly brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in ham and garlic salt.
• Beat eggs, asparagus, and milk together with a whisk or a fork in a bowl; pour over ham mixture. Add whole Provolone cheese slices or break them into pieces. Cook until eggs begin to set, about 3 minutes. Gently fold the omelet in half; cook until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.

ASPARAGUS AND CRAB CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan set over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Gradually add the milk and stir until thick and smooth, about 5 minutes. Add the Cheddar and Swiss cheeses, and stir until melted. Add the salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Hold an asparagus spear with both hands, about 2 inches from the ends. Gently bend the asparagus until it snaps. It will break at the point where the stem gets too tough to be enjoyable; discard the stem. Repeat for all your asparagus. Cook the asparagus in boiling water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.
• Place the asparagus in a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Scatter the crab meat over the asparagus, then pour in the cheese sauce. Sprinkle with the Parmesan, then bake for about 30 minutes or until top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.

ASPARAGUS OMELET

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, prepare the hollandaise sauce mix with milk and butter according to package directions; keep warm. , In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towels. In the drippings, saute mushrooms until tender; set aside., Place asparagus and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and keep warm., Coat a 10-in. skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat; add 3/4 cup beaten eggs (3 eggs) to skillet (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, sprinkle a fourth of the asparagus, 1/4 cup cheese and a fourth of the mushrooms on one side and sprinkle with cheese; fold other side over filling. Invert omelet onto a plate to serve. Repeat for remaining omelets. Top with hollandaise sauce and bacon.

ASPARAGUS WITH HOLLANDAISE

Steps:

• ---------Spears-----------.
• To cook asparagus spears, heat 1 inch salted water to boiling in deep narrow pan or coffee pot.
• Place upright in pan and boil for approximately 5 minutes.
• Cover and cook 7-10 minutes longer or until stalks are crisp-tender.
• Drain.
• --------Pieces-------.
• For cooking pieces of asparagus, cook lower stalk cuts in 1 inch of boiling salted water for approximately 5 minutes.
• Add tips, cover and cook 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Drain.
• ----------HollandaiseSauce---------.
• To make the hollandaise sauce: Using a wooden spoon, stir 2 slightly beaten egg yokes and 3 tablespoons lemon juice in a one quart saucepan.
• Stir vigorously.
• Add the butter or margarine and heat over very low heat, stirring constantly until butter is melted and sauce begins to thicken.
• Pour Hollandaise Sauce over top of cooked Asparagus and garnish with lemon wedges.

CRABMEAT HOLLANDAISE

Steps:

• DIRECTIONS FOR HOLLANDAISE SAUCE:.
• In a double boiler or a stainless steel bowl set over a pot of simmering water over medium heat, whisk together the egg yolks with the lemon juice, water, prepared mustard and parsley.
• Season with a dash of salt and pepper.
• Continue to whisk the mixture until it is a pale yellow and slightly thick.
• Remove the bowl from the pot and whisk vigorously.
• Add the melted butter, 1 teaspoon at a time, continuing to whisk, until all is incorporated.
• DIRECTIONS FOR CRABMEAT:.
• Place crabmeat into large mixing bowl.
• Add unseasoned bread crumbs, eggs, butter, flour, heavy whipping cream, Port Wine or Cream Sherry, 1/2 of the Hollandaise Sauce, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, tarragon, Old Bay Seasoning & parsley flakes.
• Mix well with large spoon.
• Place into a well-greased oven-proof baking dish.
• Sprinkle top with additional bread crumbs & evenly spread the remaining sauce over the top.
• Finally, sprinkle the top with paprika.
• Place, uncovered, into preheated 400 degree oven 15 to 20 minutes.