Ingredients

  • 8 eggs
  • 1/2 lb small shrimp (peeled/cleaned) or 1/2 lb sea scallops (sliced in half horizontally)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley or 2 tablespoons dried parsley (for garnish)
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Bring 1 cup of water to a boil and add the 1 tablespoon of salt.
  • Quickly blanch either the shrimp or the scallops in the salted water, then drain and toss in the melted butter.
  • Season with the salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large, 9 inch, cast iron or oven proof skillet over high heat and pour in the eggs.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until the eggs are almost coagulated.
  • The eggs should be semi-solid.
  • Add the shrimp or scallops and distribute them evenly.
  • Place the skillet into the oven and bake for 3 to 5 minutes, until the eggs are completely done.
  • Remove from oven, top with parsley and serve.