Fast And Easy Breakfast Recipe

Okay, maybe this isn’t a real frittata in the sense of what an Italian chef might prepare. Or even what you may classify as one. But hey, I think that you’ll like it anyway, no matter what you decide to call it. I mean, maybe you want to call it fancy scrambled eggs. Or maybe you want to call it baked eggs and shrimp. You may even want to call it an open omelet. But don’t call it anything until you’ve tried it. Then call it fabulous.


Fabulously Flavorful Frittata (serves 6)


Your Ingredients:

8 large eggs
4-ounces cream
salt, to taste
4-tbsp butter, divided
1-pound medium shrimp, washed and deveined
3 scallions, washed and sliced on the bias (diagonal)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4-cup shitake mushrooms, rinsed and thinly sliced
1/4-cup red bell pepper, washed and julienned (cut into thin matchsticks)
1-tsp scotch bonnet pepper, washed and thinly sliced (use disposable gloves to slice)
1/4-tsp thyme
2-tbsp green pimento olives, sliced into rounds
shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 avocados, thinly sliced
1-tbsp freshly chopped parsley

PREHEAT oven to 350˚F.

WHIP eggs, cream and salt with a wire whisk until well blended. Set aside.

HEAT 2 tablespoons butter in a large, ovenproof skillet on medium heat.

ADD shrimp and sauté until opaque, about 2-3 minutes.

REMOVE shrimp from pan and set aside. Keep warm.

ADD 2 tablespoons butter to same skillet and add scallions, garlic, mushrooms, red bell pepper, and scotch bonnet to pan and sauté for about 3 minutes or until veggies are al dente (firm to the tooth).

ADD thyme and green olives to pan and stir until well blended, about 1 minute.

POUR the whipped egg mixture over the vegetable mixture and turn heat down to low. Stir gently to incorporate all ingredients.

WHEN the edges appear firm, go around the edges with a spatula to loosen a bit and sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the egg mixture and transfer to preheated oven.

BAKE until eggs are set and cheese is melted (but not browned), about 10-15 minutes.

REMOVE pan from oven and turn up oven heat to broil.

ADD shrimp to the top of frittata and place under broiler for about 1-2 minutes, until the cheese and shrimp begin to get those nice brown flecks.

REMOVE from broiler and let the pan rest for a couple of minutes before slicing frittata into wedges. (like a pizza)

SERVE immediately with chopped tomatoes and avocado slices sprinkled with chopped parsley.

Always Enjoy!