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Perfect Spinach Omelette

A perfectly creamy spinach omelette with professional techniques for exceptional results.

Ingredients

For the Spinach

• 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Salt to taste

For the Omelette

• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream or whole milk
• 1 tablespoon clarified butter (or 1/2 tablespoon each butter and olive oil)
• Salt and white pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons of cheese (choose one):
  • Gruyere (for a nutty, rich flavor)
  • Goat cheese (for tangy creaminess)
  • Fontina (for subtle, buttery taste)
  • White cheddar (for sharp flavor)
  • Havarti (for mild, melty texture)
  • Emmental (for classic Swiss flavor)

Instructions

Prepare the Spinach

1. Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat
2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant
3. Add spinach and a pinch of salt, cook until just wilted (1-2 minutes)
4. Transfer to paper towels and gently squeeze out excess moisture
5. Set aside and keep warm

Make the Omelette

1. In a bowl, gently beat eggs with cream until just combined (do not overbeat)
2. Season with a pinch of salt and white pepper
3. Heat a 9-inch non-stick pan over medium heat
4. Add clarified butter (or butter-oil mixture) and swirl to coat
5. Once butter is hot but not browning, pour in egg mixture
6. As eggs begin to set, use a rubber spatula to gently push cooked edges toward center, tilting pan to allow raw egg to flow to edges
7. When eggs are about 80% set but still slightly wet on top (about 2 minutes), let sit for 30 seconds
8. Add prepared spinach to one half of the omelette
9. Sprinkle your chosen cheese over the spinach
10. Using your spatula, fold the empty half over the filling
11. Cook for another 30 seconds until cheese begins to melt

Serving

• Slide omelette onto a warm plate using the spatula
• Serve immediately while the eggs are still creamy

Chef's Notes

• Room temperature eggs create a fluffier omelette
• Don't salt eggs until just before cooking to prevent them from becoming watery
• The omelette should be light golden on the outside and creamy (but fully cooked) on the inside
• If the pan is properly heated, the eggs should start setting around the edges within 10 seconds of being poured
• Each cheese option will provide a different flavor profile - experiment to find your favorite

Time Estimates

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes

Serves: 1