Kaiyaki-misu: Japanese-Inspired Seafood Omelette

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs 4 large eggs
• 100g (3.5 oz) shrimp, peeled and deveined 100g (3.5 oz) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 100g (3.5 oz) crab meat 100g (3.5 oz) crab meat
• 100g (3.5 oz) scallops 100g (3.5 oz) scallops
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine) 1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 180 kcal / 753 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 9g, 2g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 3g, 1g
• Protein: 20g
• Fiber: 0g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten. Season with salt and pepper.
2. 2.
   Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
3. 3.
   Add the shrimp, crab meat, and scallops to the pan and cook until they are slightly opaque.
4. 4.
   Pour the beaten eggs over the seafood, ensuring an even distribution.
5. 5.
   Cook the omelette until the edges start to set, then gently fold it in half.
6. 6.
   Continue cooking until the omelette is fully set and lightly golden.
7. 7.
   Drizzle the soy sauce and mirin over the omelette and sprinkle with green onions.
8. 8.
   Transfer the omelette to a serving plate and cut into slices.
9. 9.
   Serve hot and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Shrimp — Make sure to devein the shrimp properly to remove any grit or sand.
• Crab meat — Use fresh or canned crab meat, depending on availability and preference.
• Scallops — Pat the scallops dry before cooking to ensure a nice sear.

Tips & Tricks

• For added flavor, you can marinate the seafood in soy sauce and mirin for 10 minutes before cooking.
• Feel free to customize the seafood selection based on your preferences and availability.
• Serve the Kaiyaki-misu with a side of steamed rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
• Experiment with different garnishes such as sesame seeds or nori flakes for added texture and taste.
• If you prefer a spicier kick, add a dash of sriracha or chili flakes to the beaten eggs before cooking.

Serving advice

Serve the Kaiyaki-misu hot, either as a main course or as part of a Japanese-inspired brunch. Pair it with a side of steamed rice or a fresh salad to create a well-balanced meal.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, garnish the Kaiyaki-misu with a sprinkle of additional green onions and a drizzle of soy sauce. Serve it on a beautiful plate or a traditional Japanese bento box to showcase the elegance of the dish.