Smoked-Salmon and Cream Cheese Frittata

Gluten Free
Health score
7%
Smoked-Salmon and Cream Cheese Frittata
25 min.
4
257kcal

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If you're searching for a delicious and satisfying dish to brighten up your morning, look no further than this Smoked-Salmon and Cream Cheese Frittata. This delightful frittata is not only gluten-free but also packed with flavor, making it an excellent choice for brunch or a quick lunch. The combination of creamy, cheesy goodness and the rich, smoky flavor of salmon will tantalize your taste buds, while fresh herbs like basil and chives bring a refreshing touch that elevates this dish to the next level.

This recipe is incredibly quick and easy to prepare, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish! With only a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a frittata that serves four people, making it perfect for family meals or entertaining guests. The light, fluffy eggs are enhanced by the contrasting textures of the soft cream cheese and tender smoked salmon, creating a harmony of flavors that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Whether you choose to enjoy this dish warm or at room temperature, it remains a versatile option that pairs beautifully with thinly sliced red or sweet onions. Impress your friends and family with this elegant yet simple creation that is bound to become a breakfast favorite in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • oz cream cheese cold cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup chives fresh chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • oz salmon smoked thinly sliced chopped
  • teaspoons vegetable oil 
  • 0.5 cup milk whole
  • servings frangelico sweet red thinly sliced
  • servings frangelico sweet red thinly sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • broiler
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Whisk together eggs, milk, chives, basil, pepper, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Preheat broiler.
  3. Heat oil in a 12-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet (if handle is plastic, wrap it in a double layer of foil) over moderate heat until hot but not smoking.
  4. Pour egg mixture into skillet and scatter cream cheese pieces on top, then cook, lifting up cooked egg around edges using a spatula to let raw egg flow underneath, until frittata is set on bottom and egg is almost set but still moist on top, 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Sprinkle salmon all over frittata, then press on salmon lightly and shake skillet to allow salmon to settle into top.
  7. Broil frittata about 6 inches from heat until set, slightly puffed, and golden in patches, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
  8. Cool 5 minutes, then loosen edge with spatula and slide onto a large plate.
  9. Cut into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories257kcal
Protein29.14%
Fat65.76%
Carbs5.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53
Glycemic Load
0.82
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
15.22956522133%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Quercetin
0.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:257.4kcal
12.87%
Fat:18.57g
28.56%
Saturated Fat:7.11g
44.43%
Carbohydrates:3.24g
1.08%
Net Carbohydrates:3.09g
1.12%
Sugar:2.42g
2.69%
Cholesterol:394.87mg
131.62%
Sodium:437.65mg
19.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.51g
37.03%
Selenium:39.43µg
56.32%
Vitamin D:5.97µg
39.81%
Vitamin B2:0.56mg
32.8%
Vitamin B12:1.78µg
29.65%
Phosphorus:281.53mg
28.15%
Vitamin A:987.59IU
19.75%
Vitamin B5:1.93mg
19.27%
Vitamin K:16.81µg
16.01%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
13.11%
Folate:52.39µg
13.1%
Calcium:115.71mg
11.57%
Iron:2.06mg
11.44%
Vitamin E:1.68mg
11.19%
Zinc:1.58mg
10.54%
Potassium:254.83mg
7.28%
Copper:0.14mg
6.84%
Magnesium:23.2mg
5.8%
Vitamin B3:1.16mg
5.78%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.65%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.53%
Vitamin C:1.72mg
2.09%
Source:Epicurious