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Spanish Tuna Omelette

Spanish Tuna Omelette | Tortilla de Atún

Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 183 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cans tuna in olive oil 4 oz / 110 grams each
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 8 grams
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

Instructions

  1. Drain the cans of tuna into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath, gently flake the tuna to remove any excess oil

  2. Heat a medium sized non stick fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp (30 ml) of the olive oil from the canned tuna

  3. In the meantime, finely chop the onion

  4. Once the oil is hot add in the onion, mix with the olive oil every minute or so that way the onion evenly sautees

  5. While the onion is cooking, crack the eggs into a large bowl, add in the chopped parsley and season with salt & pepper, mix together until well mixed

  6. After 4 to 5 minutes and the onion is lightly sauteed and translucent, remove from the heat, add the onion into the bowl with the eggs, also add in the drained tuna, mix together and let it sit so the flavors can develop

  7. At the same time, heat the same pan with a low medium heat and add in 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the olive oil from the canned tuna

  8. After letting the egg mixture sit for 3 minutes, add into the hot pan, gently mix so everything is in a flat layer, then cook without mixing

  9. After 4 to 5 minutes run a spatula through the outer edges, this is to ensure the omelette is not sticking to the pan, then using a plate that is slightly smaller than the pan, place it over the pan and in one swift move flip the pan into the plate, slide the omelette back into the pan to cook the otherside, using the back of the spatula compact the omelette from the outer edges towards the center, cook for another 4 to 5 minutes or until the eggs are cooked through, then remove from the heat and slide into a serving dish, serve warm, at room temperature or even chilled, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Canned Spanish Tuna I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
Spanish Tuna Omelette | Tortilla de Atún
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 269mg90%
Sodium 601mg26%
Potassium 291mg8%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 537IU11%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 56mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.