Crabmeat Omelets with Tasso Hollandaise | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• FOR THE CRABMEAT MIXTURE:
• 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage
• 1/4 cup minced shallots
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions (green part only)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• FOR THE TASSO HOLLANDAISE:
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• Dash of Tabasco sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 ounces tasso, smoked sausage, or ham, chopped
• FOR THE OMELETS:
• 8 large eggs
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 cup grated smoked Gouda cheese
• FOR THE GARNISH:
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions (green part only)