Recipe For Crab Frittata

CRAB AND ARTICHOKE FRITTATA

Steps:

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

CRAB FRITTATA

Steps:

• Mix the eggs, cream, lemon rind, tabasco, salt and pepper together. Set aside.
• Microwave onion and potato about 3 minutes (to speed up cooking).
• Heat oil in frying pan over medium heat and brown potato and onion and cook them through.
• Add the capsicum and cook a few minutes more.
• Pour over the egg mix and scatter the crab across the top.
• Cook gently for about 5 minutes or until almost set through, then place under a griller (broiler) to brown the top. Serve at once.

CRAB AND POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Put the potato in a pot with enough water to cover. Season the water generously with salt and place over high heat. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain well and let cool slightly. Cut into quarters and slice into thin pieces.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, lemon zest, paprika and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with the olive oil. In the baking dish, combine the crab, arugula and sliced potatoes, making sure the potatoes are all lying flat. Pour the egg mixture over the top.
• Bake until the center is just set and the top is brown, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before cutting into 1-inch squares.

WHAT'S IN THE FRIDGE FRITTATA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk eggs; set aside. In an 8-in. ovenproof skillet, saute the onion, pepper and mushrooms in oil until tender. Reduce heat; sprinkle with crab. Top with eggs. Cover and cook until nearly set, 5-7 minutes., Uncover skillet; sprinkle with cheese and, if desired, parsley. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until eggs are completely set, 2-3 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.

CRAB & BROCCOLI FRITTATA

Steps:

• Whisk eggs and dressing in medium bowl until blended. Stir in crabmeat, 1 cup cheese, broccoli and pepper. Pour into medium ovenproof skillet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 25 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
• Top with remaining cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.

CRAB FRITTERS

Steps:

• In the container of a food processor, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, horseradish, garlic, and lemon juice. Process until well blended. Transfer to a bowl, stir in chives, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan or deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Stir together the hush puppy mix, milk and egg until smooth. Fold in the crab. Drop tablespoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, turning once if needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve fritters with the garlic sauce.

CRABMEAT FRITTATA WITH TOMATOES AND HERBS

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy and season with half the salt and pepper.
• In a nonstick 10-inch skillet, cook the garlic and shallots in the olive oil for 1 minute over moderate heat.
• Add the tomatoes, basil, and thyme, raise the heat, and continue cooking until most of the water from the tomatoes has evaporated.
• Stir in the crabmeat, season with the remaining salt and pepper, and cook 1 minute to heat through.
• Stir the eggs into the skillet.
• Over high heat, continue stirring with a wooden spoon while simultaneously shaking the pan back and forth over the flame.
• The eggs will begin to form small curds.
• Continue stirring and shaking until the eggs are set but still somewhat soft on top.
• Loosen the frittata from the skillet with a rubber spatula and slide it onto a large dinner plate.
• Cover the frittata with another dinner plate and invert the plates.
• Slide the frittata back into the skillet and continue cooking over high heat to brown the other side, about 2 minutes.
• The cooked frittata should be golden brown on both sides.
• Carefully transfer the frittata to a large dinner plate, cut into wedges, and serve hot or at room temperature.

SEAFOOD FRITTATA

Steps:

• Brush oil over bottom and up side of 10-inch nonstick skillet; heat over medium-low heat. Cook asparagus and mushrooms in skillet 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in crabmeat. Cook until heated through.
• Spread mixture evenly in skillet. Pour egg product evenly over mixture; do not stir. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until egg is almost set. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Set oven control to broil. Cover skillet handle with foil. Broil frittata with top 4 to 6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted and eggs are set. Cut in half; serve immediately.