Asparagus and Smoked Trout Frittata

10 Reviews
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Total Time
30 Mins
Yield
4 servings (serving size: 2 wedges)
By Laraine Perri
May 2010
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

This fancy frittata is perfect for your next brunch, and guests will never know it only took 30 minutes to make.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon 2% reduced-fat milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
  • 4 ounces smoked trout, skinned and flaked into large pieces
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1/2 cup minced green onions

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 186
  • Fat 10.2g
  • Satfat 3.4g
  • Monofat 4.2g
  • Polyfat 1.5g
  • Protein 19.9g
  • Carbohydrate 4.3g
  • Fiber 1.6g
  • Cholesterol 239mg
  • Iron 1.9mg
  • Sodium 687mg
  • Calcium 140mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450°.

Step 2

Cook asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling water 2 minutes. Drain and plunge asparagus into ice water; drain and pat dry.

Step 3

Combine milk and next 4 ingredients (through egg whites) in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in asparagus, 2 tablespoons cheese, dill, and trout.

Step 4

Heat a 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add oil and onions to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Pour egg mixture into pan; stir once. Cook without stirring for 2 minutes or until edges begin to set. Place pan in oven. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes or until eggs are just set. Remove from oven; sprinkle evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons cheese.

Step 5

Preheat broiler.

Step 6

Broil frittata 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes. Cut into 8 wedges.

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Ratings & Reviews

sb3386a's Review

AnnieJo
October 23, 2011
couldn't find smoked trout, so we just grilled the trout (salt, pepper, dill, a little honey) on the side, along with a light cream sauce with dill.

AmazingNW's Review

melrosebee32
May 11, 2010
Only used 3 eggs/white, lessened the trout amount. Added chile peppers. Overall, light and delicious supper. Radish/watercress side was great! 50/50 on making again [longer than 30 mins].

AlaHoneyBlossom's Review

sprater1
May 10, 2010
This was just OK to my taste. As I was fearing, the smoked trout cooked in the pan and, as all smoked fishes do when cooked, became very salty. Next time, I'll sprinkle it on top before serving

Natalie137's Review

Natalie137
April 24, 2010
This was good, but not impressive. Admittedly, I was making it for a crowd that included a vegetarian, so I omitted the smoked trout, which may have contributed to the blandness.

melrosebee32's Review

sb3386a
May 11, 2010
I loved smoked salmon so I substituted it for the trout and had feta in the fridge which I used instead of the parmesan. It came out lovely and flavorful. Perfect to take cold to work for lunch with a green salad.

AAD329's Review

JustKat
June 14, 2010
This was good for a quick weeknight supper. I used leftover oven-roasted asparagus, canned smoked trout packed in oil (drained first on paper towels), six whole eggs instead of 4 whole and 4 whites, and closer to 1/2 cup cheese, so I doubt my version qualifies as light, but it tasted good. I also used minced shallot instead of green onion and topped the frittata with halved cherry tomatoes before baking.

AnnieJo's Review

juliebw
September 24, 2013
N/A

sprater1's Review

AAD329
June 05, 2010
I used smoked salmon instead of smoked trout since my grocery store didn't have any smoked trout. I didn't change anything else on the recipe. I cooked it in a cast iron skillet. Great flavor and my kids (under 6 years old) loved it! Will make again.

juliebw's Review

AlaHoneyBlossom
March 27, 2011
My husband and I love this recipe. First time I made it exactly, but we prefer smoked salmon so I have made it a couple of times since with smoked salmon. Great Saturday night meal. Loved the watercress and radish salad, too.

Substituted Smoked Ham and Bacon for fish

AmazingNW
May 03, 2017
I really am not a fan of any fish - so I substituted smoked ham and bacon for the fish.  I also changed the dill to Mrs. Dash Original seasoning.  This got rave reviews.  So - if you are not into fish - or what a dish that is fantastic - don't be afraid to substitute.