Sick of Eggs? Try a Frittata

jesshasredhair
jesshasredhair Posts: 46 Member
edited September 2024 in Recipes
Light and fluffy and oh-so-healthy! Great for tossing in any ole leftovers from your fridge. Filling and very little sugar/salt. WIN!

But this one is especially good. I like to add in some mozzarella too ;)

I got it from the LA Times several months ago:
http://articles.latimes.com/2010/sep/09/food/la-fo-calcookrecb-20100909


SHRIMP AND BASIL FRITTATA
Total time: 30 minutes, plus cooling time for the frittata

Servings: 6 as appetizer, 4 as main course

1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions (both green and white parts), about 4 onions

1/2 pound peeled small shrimp (70 to 100 per pound)

6 eggs

1/4 teaspoon salt

8 to 10 leaves of basil, torn into small pieces

1. Heat the broiler. Melt the butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium low heat. Add the green onions and cook until they've softened slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until they are firm, about 5 minutes.

2. While the onions and shrimp are cooking, beat the eggs, salt and basil with a fork in a mixing bowl just until the yolks and the white are thoroughly mixed, but don't overbeat, which can make the frittata dry.

3. Add the egg mixture to the pan with the onions and shrimp and stir well to combine. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Cook, without stirring, until the eggs have set, leaving only a top layer uncooked, about 10 minutes. Place under the broiler until the top is browned and puffy, 1 to 2 minutes.

4. To unmold the frittata, let it cool slightly in the pan. Use a spatula to loosen it along the sides, and then bang it firmly on a cutting board to release the underside. Slide it out onto a serving plate. Serve either hot or at room temperature. If you're going to refrigerate the frittata, let it warm to room temperature before serving.

Each of 6 servings: 148 calories; 14 grams protein; 1 gram carbohydrates; 0 fiber; 9 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 279 mg. cholesterol; 1 gram sugar; 225 mg. sodium.

Replies

  • janemartin02
    janemartin02 Posts: 2,653 Member
    sounds good.thanks for sharing!
  • I Love Fritatas!!! We always have brunch on Sundays & I always try to mix it up by not making the same ol same ol everyweek. My kids call it breakfast pizza w/o the crust :O)
  • What type of fry pan do you guys make this in? Everything we have is either non-stick or has a plastic handle... do I need a cast iron skillet?
  • jesshasredhair
    jesshasredhair Posts: 46 Member
    Non-stick skillet is fine! Just don't touch the handle when you pull it out of the oven :devil:
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