Best Crab Frittata Recipes

CRAB AND ARTICHOKE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat the broiler to high and place a rack in the center of the oven.
• Whisk together the eggs, mascarpone, basil, tarragon, chile paste, lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• Heat a medium (10-inch) nonstick ovenproof saute pan over medium heat. Add the oil and heat another minute. Add the artichoke hearts and cook, stirring often, until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes longer. Add the crab and stir to combine. Add the egg mixture and allow to sit for 1 minute. Using a rubber spatula, stir the cooked egg mixture up from the bottom and sides, allowing the raw mixture to begin to cook. Continue to do this until the mixture is beginning to look like a soft scramble, about 4 minutes. Spread the mixture evenly on top and place under the broiler until the mixture is completely set and the top is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

CRAB FRITTATA

Steps:

• Mix the eggs, cream, lemon rind, tabasco, salt and pepper together. Set aside.
• Microwave onion and potato about 3 minutes (to speed up cooking).
• Heat oil in frying pan over medium heat and brown potato and onion and cook them through.
• Add the capsicum and cook a few minutes more.
• Pour over the egg mix and scatter the crab across the top.
• Cook gently for about 5 minutes or until almost set through, then place under a griller (broiler) to brown the top. Serve at once.

CRAB AND POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Put the potato in a pot with enough water to cover. Season the water generously with salt and place over high heat. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain well and let cool slightly. Cut into quarters and slice into thin pieces.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, lemon zest, paprika and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with the olive oil. In the baking dish, combine the crab, arugula and sliced potatoes, making sure the potatoes are all lying flat. Pour the egg mixture over the top.
• Bake until the center is just set and the top is brown, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before cutting into 1-inch squares.

CHEDDAR CRAB TOMATO BASIL FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. On the stovetop, melt the fat into the skillet. Remove from the heat, and line the bottom and sides with the potato slices, overlapping the slices to get complete coverage. Sprinkle half of the crab meat, cheese, tomato, and basil in layers, then repeat with the rest of these ingredients. Beat the eggs with the salt and pepper. Pour the eggs slowly over the top of the fillings. Bake until the middle is set, about 30 minutes. Serves 4.

CRAB AND AVOCADO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Cook the bacon ahead of time, and cut or break into small pieces.
• Whip eggs and milk together with a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Heat non-stick pan with butter on medium heat; add egg mixture, bacon and tomato to pan, and mix with spatula.
• Bake in 400 degree oven for 5 to 8 minutes until set; Take out of oven, spoon cheese, crab and avocado on top, Serve.

CRAB & BROCCOLI FRITTATA

Steps:

• Whisk eggs and dressing in medium bowl until blended. Stir in crabmeat, 1 cup cheese, broccoli and pepper. Pour into medium ovenproof skillet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 25 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
• Top with remaining cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.