Description
This 20-minute prawn and leek frittata is an ideal savory breakfast to fuel your day with high protein, fiber, and pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
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- 5 large eggs
- 4.2 oz. (120g) low-fat cream cheese, divided
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large leeks, sliced, white and light green parts only
- 5.3 oz. (150g) raw peeled large shrimp
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian herb mix
- Fresh parsley for garnishing
Instructions
- Beat the eggs together and whisk in half the cream cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set the egg mixture aside.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the leeks and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and herb mix, and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour the egg mixture over the shrimp and leeks, dot with the remaining cream cheese, and cook on medium heat for 5-8 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the broiler on high.Â
- Finish the frittata under the broiler for 2 minutes until just set on top with a slight wobble.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with a hot sauce if desired.
Notes
Don’t throw out the dark green part of your leeks. Put them in soups or use them for homemade broths.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 378
- Sugar: 6.1g
- Sodium: 727.4mg
- Fat: 23.9g
- Saturated Fat: 7.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16.9g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Protein: 25.1g
- Cholesterol: 412.1mg