Description
Ina Garten’s smoked salmon frittata brings elegant brunch magic to your table with creamy eggs and delicate fish. Sophisticated yet simple, this classic recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor that impresses guests and satisfies serious breakfast cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 12 extra-large eggs
- ½ pound (226 grams) smoked salmon, chopped
- 4 ounces (113 grams) fresh goat cheese, such as Montrachet, crumbled
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 scallions, chopped (white and light green parts)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Fats and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius), ensuring an even temperature distribution.
- Select a 10-inch (25-centimeter) oven-safe omelet pan and melt butter over medium heat, carefully sautéing finely chopped onions until they become soft and translucent, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and gently whisk whole eggs until they are uniformly blended, creating a smooth base for the frittata.
- Incorporate heavy cream, crumbled goat cheese, delicate pieces of smoked salmon, thinly sliced scallions, freshly chopped dill, kosher salt, and ground black pepper into the whisked eggs, stirring thoroughly to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Transfer the aromatic egg mixture directly over the golden-brown sautéed onions resting in the omelet pan, spreading the contents evenly across the surface.
- Carefully position the pan in the center of the preheated oven, allowing the frittata to bake for 45-50 minutes until it rises slightly and develops a beautiful golden-brown surface.
- Verify doneness by inserting a clean knife into the center – it should emerge without any raw egg residue, indicating perfect cooking.
- Remove from the oven and let the frittata rest for 2-3 minutes, allowing the ingredients to settle before serving piping hot directly from the pan.
Notes
- Cooling down lets the frittata stabilize and become more cohesive, making cutting and serving smoother.
- Golden-brown edges signal the perfect doneness, so monitor the frittata closely to prevent burning.
- Distribute salmon and cheese evenly across the surface to guarantee delicious bites throughout the dish.
- Vigorous whisking incorporates air, creating a lighter, more delicate texture that elevates the entire meal.
- Sautéing onions beforehand releases their natural sweetness and provides a robust flavor foundation for the frittata.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 400 mg