Alaska salmon pesto frittata with goat cheese, red peppers, and mushrooms in a skillet

Elevate your brunch game with this Alaska Salmon Pesto Frittata—a vibrant, protein-packed dish that’s as easy to make as it is impressive. Canned wild Alaska salmon adds a rich, savory depth, while the pesto infuses every bite with bright, herbaceous flavor. Finished with tangy goat cheese and packed with vegetables, this frittata is perfect for a weekend brunch, meal prep for the week, or a light, nourishing dinner. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy a taste of Alaska in every bite. Canned sockeye or canned pink salmon may be used for this recipe.

  • Prep Time:

    25 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    15 minutes

  • Total Time:

    40 minutes

  • Servings:

    4-6

  • Ingredients:

    • 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
    • 1/2 cup chopped onion
    • 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 12-15 ounces canned Alaska salmon, drained and chunked. (Wild Alaskan canned smoked salmon also works well here for a richer smokehouse flavor.)
    • 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
    • 8 eggs
    • 1/3 cup low-fat or skim milk
    • 3 Tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
    • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
    • 5 to 8 oz. crumbled goat cheese
    •  Cooking spray
  • Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 400F. Coat a deep 10-12-inch nonstick, oven-proof skillet with cooking spray. Over medium-high heat, add and sauté bell pepper, onion, mushrooms and garlic. Remove vegetables from pan to a bowl.
    2. Wipe out pan with a paper towel then spray pan generously with cooking spray. Return vegetables to pan; sprinkle on salmon and olives. Beat together eggs, milk, pesto and salt. Pour over vegetables in pan, cook over medium-low heat, omelet-style, until sides are set, about 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle on goat cheese.
    3. Transfer pan to center of oven, covering handle with foil, if necessary.  Bake 8-10 minutes or until frittata is puffy and eggs are firm in the center. Let stand 1-2 minutes before cutting into wedges. Serve immediately.

    Recipe courtesy of Ryan and Sara Hall.

New to canned salmon or wondering how different types compare? Visit our Understanding Canned Salmon guide.