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A delicious omelette Arnold Bennett that is full of flavour and simple to prepare. An ideal breakfast or brunch dish, but just as tasty for dinner.

For me comfort food so often starts with eggs, in this case an omelette. All this cold weather has us turning to foods that make us feel warm and happy, for example I’m reading lots of blog posts for soups and stews. However, for me this week it’s all about the omelette!

Whilst I will happily enjoy an omelette in any form, it is one that marries two of my favourite ingredients, eggs and smoked haddock, that I love most. In short, omelette Arnold Bennett is pretty close to omelette perfection for me.

Origins of the Omelette Arnold Bennett:

This omelette was created for the writer and novelist Arnold Bennett. Bennett was staying at the Savoy Hotel while researching and writing a novel. During his time spent there, he ate this for breakfast every morning. Fair to say the chefs at the Savoy had time to perfect the recipe. Indeed he insisted that this omelette was made for him wherever he travelled in the world. Thus the dish was named after him!

Lightening the original dish:

The original recipe, which the Savoy still serve today, includes a bechamel sauce which I am sure would be delicious. However, I wanted Michelle to enjoy this dish too. Michelle is not keen on the combination of smoked fish with dairy. It’s this combination of seafood and dairy that has put her off many dishes. Therefore, I’ve lightened the dish, keeping it simple with eggs, fish, parmesan and just a touch of cream.

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Some other recipes to try:

If you like the flavour of smoked haddock then why not try our recipe for Smoked Haddock Kedgeree, another great brunch dish. For more great recipes with eggs try our Quick & Healthy Green Omelette, or our Twice Baked Cheese Souffles. Hosting your own brunch then take the stress out of it and head to our Ultimate Guide to Brunch. Here you’ll find all our brunch recipes together with some great advice on how to get started.

Looking for inspiration for feeding the family mid week, then take a look at our Ultimate Guide to Family Dinners. Full of useful hints, tips and recipes.

simple omelette arnold bennett

A deliciously simple omelette Arnold Bennett, full of the smokiness of haddock with just a hint of cream.

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: British

Keyword: Easy, Simple

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 1 person

Calories: 520kcal

Author: Lesley Garden

Ingredients

• 200 ml milk
• 200 ml water
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 black peppercorns
• 1/2 undyed smoked haddock fillet
• 20 g butter
• 3 large eggs - beaten
• 1 tbsp parmesan cheese - grated
• 1-2 tbsp single cream
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• salt and pepper

Instructions

• Pour the milk and water into a large based pan and add the bay leaf and black peppercorns. Bring the liquid to the boil then turn down to a simmer. Place the fish in the milk mixture and poach gently for 3-4 minutes. Remove the fish from the pan and set aside. Once cooled break the fillet into bite-sized flakes, ensuring there are no bones.
• Heat the butter gently in a small grill-proof frying pan. Meanwhile beat the eggs together and season with salt and pepper. Add the eggs to the frying pan and stir gently to ensure the eggs start to set. When the bottom of the omelette is set but the top is still wet take the pan off the heat.
• Place the flakes of fish over the omelette, sprinkle over the parmesan cheese, single cream and chopped parsley.
• Place the pan under a medium-hot grill and cook the omelette on the top until just cooked and lightly browned.
• Remove the pan from the grill and immediately serve the omelette onto a plate to stop it cooking. Enjoy straight away.

Notes

To make a larger omelette simply double up the ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 574mg | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 446mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2010IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 369mg | Iron: 2.5mg

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