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.
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Prep Time:
25 minutes
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Cook Time:
15 minutes
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Total Time:
40 minutes
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Servings:
4-6
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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
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Instructions:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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