Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsMaximónCrab Omelet Recipe

Crab Omelet Recipe

Inspired by Maximón
Time40m
Serves2

maryland lump crab, breakfast potato, chives, old bay, hollandaise

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Ingredients

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Omelet Ingredients

Breakfast Potato Ingredients

Hollandaise Sauce Ingredients

Method

Breakfast Potatoes Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Potatoes

    In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook them for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are golden brown and crispy.

Omelet Preparation

  1. 2

    Prepare the Omelet

    In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined. Stir in the chopped chives and the crab meat gently.

  2. 3

    Cook the Omelet

    In a non-stick skillet, heat a small amount of butter or oil over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and reduce the heat to low. Cook until the edges begin to set, then gently lift the edges with a spatula and tilt the pan to allow uncooked egg to flow to the edges. Cook until the omelet is set but still slightly soft in the center, about 4-5 minutes.

Hollandaise Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Make the Hollandaise Sauce

    In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and whisk continuously until the mixture thickens and doubles in volume. Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while continuing to whisk until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Serve the Dish

    Place the cooked omelet on a plate, top with a generous spoonful of hollandaise sauce, and serve alongside the crispy breakfast potatoes. Garnish with additional chives if desired.

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