
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
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Make a plain omelet, and when ready to fold, spread over it fish prepared as follows
Add to a cupful of any kind of cold fish, broken fine, cream enough to moisten it, seasoned with a tablespoonful of butter; then pepper and salt to taste
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Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Combining eggs and fish creates a complete protein dish with complementary textures. The cream's fat molecules coat the fish proteins, preventing them from toughening when reheated, while the butter adds emulsified fat that creates a silky mouthfeel. Folding the filling inside the omelet at the last moment keeps the eggs from overcooking while the residual heat gently warms the fish mixture.
The fish filling can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Combine the flaked fish, cream, butter, salt, and pepper, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, just before making the omelet.
Omelets are best eaten immediately and do not store well once cooked. However, leftover fish filling can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days and used for a fresh omelet or as a spread on toast.
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The fish filling can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Combine the flaked fish, cream, butter, salt, and pepper, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, just before making the omelet.
Omelets are best eaten immediately and do not store well once cooked. However, leftover fish filling can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days and used for a fresh omelet or as a spread on toast.