FRITTATA (SHRIMP OR SCALLOPS)

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Make and share this FRITTATA (Shrimp or Scallops) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 eggs
1/2 lb small shrimp (peeled/cleaned) or 1/2 lb sea scallops (sliced in half horizontally)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley or 2 tablespoons dried parsley (for garnish)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Bring 1 cup of water to a boil and add the 1 tablespoon of salt.
  • Quickly blanch either the shrimp or the scallops in the salted water, then drain and toss in the melted butter.
  • Season with the salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large, 9 inch, cast iron or oven proof skillet over high heat and pour in the eggs.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until the eggs are almost coagulated.
  • The eggs should be semi-solid.
  • Add the shrimp or scallops and distribute them evenly.
  • Place the skillet into the oven and bake for 3 to 5 minutes, until the eggs are completely done.
  • Remove from oven, top with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.1, Fat 41.1, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 1034.1, Sodium 3942, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 48.4

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