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Corsican Omelet

This is a fabulous solo supper. It takes mere moments and is perfect with a side salad.

1 tbs. butter
4 mint sprigs or other chopped herbs
3 eggs, beaten
2 tbs. goat’s cheese
salt and pepper

Heat the butter in a 10″ non-stick skillet. When melted, sprinkle in the herbs and cook for a minute or so, spreading them evenly around the pan. Pour in the eggs and cook over a medium-low heat until nearly set. Dab in the goat’s cheese and season with salt and pepper.

When the omelet is set, fold it into thirds and transfer to a plate.

Serves 1

Pink Picante Shrimp

If you don’t have pink peppercorns or can’t find them, simply use white one.

1 tbs. pink peppercorns, plus more to crush to decorate
1 tbs. sea salt
1/2 tsp. cardamom seeds, or seeds from 8 pods
1 tsp. smoked paprika
2 egg whites
1 1/2 lb. raw, peeled and cleaned shrimp
2 tbs. vegetable oil

Crush the peppercorns, salt, cardamom seeds and paprika in a mortar and pestle until you have a nubbly mixture. Or you can grind them in a spice grinder.

Hand-whisk the egg whites until they are foamy, but not stiff. Dip the shrimp in the egg whites, then toss them with the peppercorn mixture.

Heat the oil a large pan and stir-fry the shrimp for 5-7 minutes or until just cooked through. Remove to a dish and sprinkle with more crushed peppercorns to serve.

 

Serves 6-8