Spicy Crabmeat Frittata
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine
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Spicy Crabmeat Frittata
Prep & Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1
tablespoon olive oil
1
medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
2
cloves garlic, minced
6
eggs
1
can (6-1/2 ounces) lump white crabmeat, drained
1/4
teaspoon black pepper
1/4
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon pepper sauce
1
large ripe plum tomato, seeded and finely chopped
Preparation:
1.
Preheat broiler. Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet with ovenproof handle over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes or until soft.
2.
Meanwhile, beat eggs in medium bowl. Break up large pieces of crabmeat. Add crabmeat, black pepper, salt and pepper sauce to eggs; blend well. Set aside.
3.
Add tomato to skillet; cook and stir 1 minute. Add egg mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook about 7 minutes or until eggs begin to set around edges.
4.
Remove pan from burner and place under broiler 6 inches from heat. Broil about 2 minutes or until frittata is set and top is browned. Remove from broiler; slide frittata onto serving plate. Serve immediately.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve with crusty bread, cut-up raw vegetables and guacamole.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: 1 wedge (1/4 of total recipe) | |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
| Protein | 17 g |
| Fiber | <1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4 g |
| Cholesterol | 358 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Total Fat | 11 g |
| Calories from Fat | 55 % |
| Calories | 187 |
Dietary Exchange:
| Fat | 1 |
| Meat | 2 |
| Vegetable | 1 |
This recipe appears in: Casseroles & Dishes