Prawn Frittata

Name: Prawn Frittata
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Eggs medium 8; Shrimp 1.8 lbs; Parsley 4 sprigs; Shallot 1; Garlic 1 clove; Extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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343

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free

Energy Kcal 343
Carbohydrates g 3.1
of which sugars g 3.1
Protein g 25.4
Fats g 14.3
of which saturated fat g 3.99
Fiber g 0.6
Cholesterol mg 510
Sodium mg 569

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Frittata di mazzancolle, honestly, is one of those dishes you just gotta try if you’re wandering along the gorgeous Mediterranean coast. You’ll see it everywhere, especially in those charming Italian seaside towns—super fresh seafood heaven. Instead of loading up your frittata with potatoes or cheese, this one goes big with bold flavors from juicy shrimp, or as they say in Italy, mazzancolle. You get that tender bite—so so good—from the seafood mixed with soft eggs, all blended with a simple sauté of garlic, parsley, and shallots. It's a shrimp frittata that’s light yet rich, where you can really taste the moist eggs and the slight sweet kick from the shrimp. People in Liguria, or down the Amalfi Coast, really love this dish because it shows off what’s fresh from the sea, but without being too fancy. And listen, it’s the kind of easy shrimp frittata that works great for a quick lunch or a laid-back summer dinner with friends.

Plus, many folks dig how versatile this shrimp frittata recipe is. Serve it hot or cold, for sure, making it perfect for a picnic or a buffet. Just pair it with a green salad, some crusty bread, and, truthfully, maybe a glass of chilled white wine. Some Italian families like to throw in peas or asparagus, turning it into a sort of shrimp and vegetable frittata or a shrimp and asparagus frittata—which is awesome. The best part? The eggs stay kinda fluffy, while the shrimp are just juicy and golden on the outside. And you don’t need anything fancy to get that classic crispy edge. This dish fits right in with those healthy frittata recipes everyone’s always looking for, but with that coastal Italian touch that makes it special. Pretty much perfect for those times when you want something simple and colorful, full of flavor, without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether it's a picnic or dinner, this frittata brings the taste of the Italian coast straight to your table, offering a really really good mix of textures and flavors that’s sure to impress.

How to prepare Prawn Frittata

To prepare the prawn frittata, start by carefully rinsing the prawns under running water. Then remove the head by applying pressure and pulling with your fingers 1. Continue by detaching all the shells and extracting the pulp from the exoskeleton 2. Then take a small knife, make an incision along the back of the prawn, and remove the internal intestine 3. To learn how to do this best, you can consult our Cooking School: How to clean shrimp.

Now wash the parsley stems and pat them dry with a clean kitchen cloth or paper towel, then peel a clove of garlic and clean a shallot. Place them on a cutting board and chop them finely 4. At this point, break the eggs into a bowl 5, beat them with a fork or whisk 6, and add salt and pepper to taste.

Take a non-stick pan, heat the oil, and pour in the chopped garlic, parsley, and shallot 7 and sauté for a few seconds. Add the cleaned and shelled prawns to the sauté 8 and let them brown over medium heat for about 5 minutes until they are slightly pink. After this time, add the beaten eggs to the pan 9, tilting the pan to ensure the mixture covers the entire surface of the skillet.

Let everything cook for 2 minutes over low heat, then cover with a lid 10 and continue cooking for 5-6 minutes until the surface is sufficiently set. At this point, flip the frittata with the help of the lid 11 or a plate, turning it over and sliding it back into the pan, and let the other side cook for another 2 minutes without a lid. When the frittata has a denser consistency and a deeper color 12, turn off the heat, plate your prawn frittata, and serve it hot or cold!

Storage

You can store your prawn frittata in the refrigerator well covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container for up to 2 days. If the prawns you use are fresh and not previously frozen, you can also freeze the frittata cut into cubes.

Tip

Served with a light salad or cut into cubes, this frittata will not look out of place on any buffet and will spark the curiosity of guests: it's original and surprising, I challenge anyone to imagine the wonder behind the first bite! If you want to add your touch, you can flavor the prawns (or shrimp, they work just as well) with lime or honey, or by sprinkling everything with paprika. If you don't like shallots, use fresh scallions.

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Prawn Frittata

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Prawn Frittata

Storage

Tip

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