Clam Frittata

Published September 20, 2003

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15 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:3 to 4 servings as a lunch course with a simple green salad
  • 6 very large fresh eggs, beaten until smooth

  • 1 small tomato, peeled and squeezed to remove seeds and excess juice, and chopped

  • 1 cup shredded Parma prosciutto ham (about 3 ounces)

  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

  • ½ cup half-and-half or cream

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (no stems)

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened

  • Freshly ground pepper

  • A few drops hot sauce

  • 1 ½ cups shucked cherrystone or chowder clams, chopped medium fine

  • ½ cup loosely packed shredded basil leaves

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Nutritional analysis per serving (3 to 4 servings as a lunch course with a simple green salad)

8 grams carbs; 350 milligrams cholesterol; 430 calories; 12 grams monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 11 grams saturated fat; 28 grams fat; 1 gram fiber; 1433 milligrams sodium; 36 grams protein; 2 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place the top oven rack about 8 inches from the flame. Preheat the broiler. Tightly wrap the handle of a 9-inch nonstick skillet with a double thickness of heavy-duty aluminum foil.

  2. Step 2

    Beat the eggs until smooth. Add the tomato, ham, cheese and half-and-half and stir to mix well.

  3. Step 3

    Heat the oil in the prepared skillet over medium heat and add thyme and garlic. Stir until the oil is aromatic, about 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the egg mixture while stirring slowly. Stir in the butter, pepper and hot sauce. When curds begin to form, reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the clams and basil. Cook until the egg mixture thickens, adjusting the heat if necessary so the bottom does not scorch. (Or place the skillet over a pot of simmering water and cook eggs as in a double boiler or bain marie.)

  4. Step 4

    When the eggs have mostly set and only a thin, uncooked layer remains on top, place the skillet under the broiler, stirring once after 2 minutes, until the top is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Serve while warm.

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