Salmon and pea frittata
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Prep Time
20 Minutes
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Cook Time
40 Minutes
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Yield
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients
- 2 x 95g can Safcol Salmon in Springwater, drained
- 8 large free-range eggs
- 300ml cream
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 30g butter
- 1 medium leek, washed thoroughly and thinly sliced
- ½ cup tasty cheese, grated
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
- 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170°C
- Grease a 20cm x 20cm baking dish and line with baking paper.
- Gently fry the leeks in the butter over a medium heat until soft and translucent, stir through the peas and cook for a further 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the salmon, lemon zest, salt and pepper, stir and set aside.
- Whisk the eggs and cream together in a large jug and pour half the mixture into the bottom of the baking dish, add half of the salmon and leek mixture and scatter with half of the cheese. Pour in the rest of the egg mixture and the salmon mix. Stir gently with a fork to ensure the salmon, leek and peas are evenly distributed through the egg mix and then sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese and the chopped chives.
- Bake in the oven for around 35 – 45 minutes, or until the frittata bounces back when touched. If the top begins to brown too much, cover with a sheet of baking paper. Serve warm or cold with a fresh garden salad.
| Servings: | 4-6 |
| Ready in: | 60 Minutes |
| Course: | Lunch, Comfort Food, Lunchbox |
| Recipe Type: | Tarts & Frittatas |
| Ingredient: | Salmon |
Salmon and pea frittata
Served with a garden salad, this incredibly tasty salmon and pea frittata makes an impressive meal in itself or served cold.
Rich in heart-healthy omega-3s, salmon is a low-calorie protein source that’s also low in saturated fat. The American Heart Association recommends eating at least two 100 gram servings of fatty fish like salmon every week.
A meal that helps to make and repair all the cells in your body.
Ashleigh Feltham (MNutrDiet)
Are you in the mood for a frittata? Then do not go past this. Safcol salmon provides your body with a quality source of protein which not only increases the satiety you will feel after this meal, it also helps to make and repair all the cells in your body. Salmon is a good source of iodine and selenium which helps your thyroid function, and B12 and choline which are needed for your central nervous system to work normally.
Eggs deliver more protein to this meal as well as vitamins A, D, E and B. Peas contain fibre to increase satiety. Peas are also a good source of potassium; this mineral is needed to maintain blood pressure at a healthy level. Both the lemon and peas provide vitamin C which is needed to make collagen. This protein plays an important part of your tendons and ligaments and is needed for healthy gums and skin. Peas are also a source of Vit B6 which is needed to make energy from the food which you eat and assists in regulating your central nervous system.
Leeks are also a good source of vitamins A, B6 and C and contain iron. Iron assists oxygen transport to the cells and plays an important role in keeping your immune system functioning at its best. Chives are an excellent source of vitamin A and C and a good source of magnesium. Magnesium plays many important roles in your body such as energy production, maintaining the strength of your teeth and bones and regulating normal muscle contractions.
Cheese is fantastic food with many health benefits which include not only protein and calcium. Cheese is a good source of vitamin K2. This vitamin plays an important role in keeping the blood cells which nourish your brain healthy. This is one fantastic frittata!
If you’re after more delicious salmon recipes, we’ve plenty to choose from in the salmon recipe section on our site!
Did you know: A frittata is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelette or crustless quiche or scrambled eggs, enriched with additional ingredients such as meats, cheeses, vegetables or pasta. The word frittata is Italian and roughly translates to “fried”. Source: Wiki
