Crab and Artichoke Frittata

  4.7 – 6 reviews  • Crab Recipes
Level: Easy
Total: 35 min
Active: 25 min
Yield: 4 to 8 servings

Ingredients

  1. 10 large eggs
  2. 1/2 cup mascarpone
  3. 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  4. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  5. 1 teaspoon Calabrian chile paste
  6. 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
  7. 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  8. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  9. 6 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
  10. One 5-ounce container baby spinach, roughly chopped
  11. 1 cup jumbo lump crab meat (about 8 ounces)

Instructions

  1. Heat the broiler to high and place a rack in the center of the oven.
  2. Whisk together the eggs, mascarpone, basil, tarragon, chile paste, lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. 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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 289
Total Fat 22 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Carbohydrates 4 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 1 g
Protein 20 g
Cholesterol 368 mg
Sodium 509 mg

Reviews

Reginald Gibbs
I could not find the calabrian chili paste in my nearby grocery stores. Wasn’t sure if should use asian chili paste? I decided to use a sun dried tomato spread as a substitute. It was a ten dollar difference between jumbo lump and regular lump crab meat so I opted for just regular lump. We really enjoyed this for our Christmas brunch!  Lots of fresh herbs and gluten free! It looked and tasted like a higher end dish without the effort. I will be making this again.
Sabrina Dixon
I baked it for 15 minutes at 425° instead of using the broiler.

 

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