Omelette aux Fines Herbes
A forgotten classic is what this recipe is. A dish so well known yet so rarely made these days. For me, its existence had almost faded from my memory until a discussion I was having with my brother about the whole blog thing brought it back to light. My brother, S, is the kind of person who is very knowledgeable about food and possesses a very discerning palate. A true epicure who knows the recipe of anything from crème patissière to pâte feuilletée, can explain in detailed steps how to make petits pains au chocolat yet has never really put la main à la pâte. Our little discussion brought me the insight I was looking for when I candidly asked him what I should make next for the blog and he responded even more candidly: “have you ever made omelette aux fines herbes?”
How could I have not? How could I have forgotten about such a classic favorite? What happened to my memory for so many years?
Omelette aux Fines Herbes Recipe
1 serving
2 large eggs
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 tablespoon minced tarragon
1/2 tablespoon minced chives
1/2 tablespoon minced parsley1 teaspoon unsalted butter
Whisk the eggs well in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the tarragon, chives and parsley and whisk some more.
Melt the butter in a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat until it sizzles. Add the eggs and spread them evenly by lightly twirling the pan. Cook until the omelet is set and all (or most) liquid is gone, about 1 minute.
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Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum — 09/01/2010 @ 1:20 am
Ooooh! This looks easy and yummy! Good thing your brother has such great ideas! :)
Nisrine Merzouki — 09/01/2010 @ 1:22 am
I should tald to him more often :-)
Cathy — 09/01/2010 @ 12:15 pm
This is one of my favorite quick and easy meals, the perfect way to use fresh herbs.
Lucy — 09/01/2010 @ 4:09 pm
Ooh, what a delicious classic dish! Great idea :)
Fimère — 09/01/2010 @ 8:02 pm
une omelette bien parfumée…un vrai plaisir de la déguster
bonne soirée
Nadji — 09/01/2010 @ 9:20 pm
Je n'ai jamais mis d'estragon dans une omelette.
Ca doit beaucoup changer le goût.
Je note l'idée.
Bonne semaine et à bientôt.
Nisrine Merzouki — 09/01/2010 @ 10:15 pm
Nadji, ça donne un goût bien parfumé à l'omelette. Un délice pour les amateurs d'herbes fraîches!
Julia @Mélanger — 09/01/2010 @ 10:30 pm
Sometimes the classics are the best, aren't they?
Bryan — 09/02/2010 @ 3:24 am
Such a wonderful dish, simple and sustaining this sounds great!
El — 09/02/2010 @ 2:58 pm
Such gorgeous, gorgeous pictures. You've made me crave an omelet. I think I'll have to make one now. Delicious!
Mary — 09/02/2010 @ 3:32 pm
Wonderful! This both sounds and looks delicious!
Great blog; happy I found you!
Mary xo
Delightful Bitefuls
Mademoiselle Poirot — 09/02/2010 @ 10:08 pm
Ah, the old classics…my mum used to make it, I make it and my son loves it too… Thanks for reminding me to make it again soon ;-) Bisous & Love from London x
Barbara — 09/03/2010 @ 9:24 am
You're right, Nisrine! This is a classic. I haven't made one in ages either. Can't imagine why. Super idea to use tarragon…an herb I don't use enough.
Dana — 09/03/2010 @ 3:32 pm
I certainly hope it's not too forgotten of a classic, it's too good to really forget!
Victoria — 09/04/2010 @ 2:51 am
J'adore les omelettes! C'est toujours rapide et très nourrissant. Avec toutes ces belles herbes, elle doit être bien savoureuse!
Bon week-end!
rosanna — 09/04/2010 @ 2:15 pm
Fantastic recipe, of course! Truly a forgotten one, but worthwhile recuperating it!
I think I'll cook a couple of them for dinner tomorrow.
Tonight we are celebrating my niece first birthday, I'm working on the cake right now.
Carla and Michael — 09/04/2010 @ 7:18 pm
I make these about once a week, sure changes up boring old eggs over easy. I like to use fresh chervil in mine in place of th parsley.
It's great cut up on salads too.
Nisrine Merzouki — 09/05/2010 @ 1:20 am
Carla, I'm glad to hear you make omelettes regularly. I will have to try it with chevril sometime.
my little expat kitchen — 09/05/2010 @ 11:42 am
This is so beautiful Nisrine. Glad your brother reminded you of it!
Magda
newlywed — 09/05/2010 @ 12:16 pm
Looks great! I love combining eggs with fresh herbs.
Trix — 09/05/2010 @ 5:53 pm
You are SO right! I love to make an omelette with whatever fresh herbs are on hand – here, yours is a classic combination of herbs. Simple, delicious, and perfect.
Kim — 01/09/2012 @ 10:58 pm
I served this for breakfast for my parents. My mother, who does not normally like eggs, was delighted! Beautiful photography and a priceless recipe.
Nisrine — 01/11/2012 @ 8:19 pm
Thanks, Kim. Glad your family liked it.