Classic French Omelette

Classic French Omelette

Updated January 16, 2026

French omelette, pale yellow, rolled, soft and creamy inside.

Cook time
8 min
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Ingredients

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  • 3 whole eggs
  • 1 ½ tbsp butter
  • ⅛ tsp salt

Instructions

Beat the eggs
Crack 3 eggs into a bowl. Add a pinch of salt. Beat with a fork until uniform.
Ingredients
  • eggs (3 large)
  • salt (¼ tsp)
Prep the pan
Heat an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat (400-450°F surface). Add 1 tbsp butter and swirl until foaming.
Ingredients
  • butter (1 tbsp)
Cook the eggs
Pour in eggs. Let sit 10 seconds. Stir with a fork while shaking the pan. When eggs are mostly set but still wet on top (30-45 seconds), stop stirring.
Fold and serve
Tilt pan, fold one third of omelette over the center, slide onto plate folding again so seam is underneath. Should be pale yellow with no browning.

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