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Asparagus, smoked salmon and goat cheese frittata

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  • Eggs
  • Asparagus
  • Herbs
  • Goat Cheese
  • Salmon
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    Serves 6-8 people
    Ingredients
    1 bunch asparagus (approximately 20 spears), ends trimmed, cut into 4 cm pieces
    12 eggs, lightly beaten
    ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
    1 tablespoon ( 15ml) butter
    100 grams smoked salmon or hot smoked
    2-3 tablespoons (25-45ml) soft goat cheese or cream cheese
    2 tablespoons (25ml) finely chopped fresh parsley and or fresh dill
    Method

    Preheat broiler.
    Have a heavy, non-stick, oven-proof fry pan ready. If the handle isn’t oven-proof, cover it with foil to protect it from the heat of the broiler. If it isn’t non-stick, coat it well with a little olive oil along with the butter, especially on the sides, before adding the eggs.

    Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Snap the ends off the asparagus and cut into 3 cm (1 1/2in) lengths. Drop asparagus in the water and boil just until cooked, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse well under cold water (rinsing will keep their colour). Combine the eggs, salt and pepper in a large bowl.

    Melt butter in the fry pan over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook over medium heat, loosening mixture from the sides of the pan with a spatula as it begins to set around the sides. Don’t stir! When the eggs begin to bubble and cook underneath, scatter asparagus, salmon and cheese on top and transfer the pan to the oven, just beneath the broiler.

    When the eggs are firm, use an oven mitt to remove the pan. Top with parsley and/or dill. Cut into wedges and serve.
     

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