Smoked Salmon Frittata is a scrumptious recipe with eggs, salmon, melted cheese, and fresh herbs that is incredibly easy to make. A one-pan healthy recipe that goes from stovetop to oven in a snap. This recipe is high protein, low carb, keto-friendly, gluten free, with no added sugar. Serve it for dinner, lunch, or even breakfast!

You'll Love This Smoked Salmon Frittata Recipe!
It's delicious
Smoked Salmon Frittata tastes really delicious, and the smoked salmon pairs well with gouda, eggs, and fresh dill. By the way, if you don't like smoked salmon, substitute another protein. Bacon or sausage would be just as delicious!
Easy
This keto egg recipe is DELICIOUS. Low Carb Smoked Salmon Frittata is a one-pan, easy to prepare egg dish that goes from stovetop to oven. Super simple!
Gluten-Free, Low Carb, and Keto
This nutrient-rich egg recipe works well for a keto diet because of the fat content in cheese, salmon, and eggs. With 26g of fat, 3g net carbs, and 17g of protein, Smoked Salmon Frittata works great for a low carb and ketogenic diet.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil
- Eggs
- Heavy Cream or Milk
- Salt and Pepper
- Onion
- Zucchini: mushrooms, bell peppers, and yellow squash can be substituted or added.
- Baby Spinach Leaves
- Smoked Salmon: other smoked fish may be used, also smoked sausage, or breakfast sausage.
- Fresh Chives
- Fresh Parsley
- Fresh Dill
- Gouda: regular or smoked tasted wonderful. Swiss or Gruyere also work well.
- Optional for topping: sour Cream
Substitutions and Variations
This frittata is easily adaptable to your tastes and whatever ingredients you have on hand. Feel free to substitute ingredients you don't like. Here are some ideas:
- Use different meats - bacon, ham, chicken, and sausage all work really well. If your meat is uncooked, cook it in the skillet first. Remove meat from the skillet after it's cooked, then proceed with onions and vegetables. Add the meat back in after the vegetables are cooked.
- Try different cheeses. Smoked gouda, swiss, and gruyere all taste amazing with smoked salmon. Try different combinations, but use the same quantity as this recipe calls for.
- Substitute different vegetables. I always use onion but will swap out diced bell peppers, mushrooms, yellow squash, etc., according to what I have on hand. Again, use the same quantity of vegetables as the recipe specifies.
- Play around with herbs. My favorite with smoked salmon is dill and chives. Use what you have on hand, and you can substitute dried for fresh. My rule of thumb for herbs: use 1 teaspoon dried herbs to 1 tablespoon fresh herbs.
- If you don't have chives, substitute green onion.
How To Make A Frittata
Whisk Egg Mixture
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk egg, cream, salt, and pepper together in a separate bowl. Set aside.
Saute Vegetables
In a 10" ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, saute onions and zucchini until soft. Add spinach and stir until wilted.
Add Remaining Ingredients
Reduce heat to medium and add smoked salmon, herbs, and gouda to the skillet.
Add Egg Mixture and Cook on Stove
Pour egg and cream mixture over the top. Continue cooking until the frittata begins to pull away from the sides of the pan, 5 to 7 minutes.
Bake Frittata
Remove from heat and place in oven. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the center is set.
How to Serve
This frittata recipe is really a one pot meal so no sides are necessary. It works great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. If you do want sides, I suggest keeping it simple. Here are some side items that work well with this smoked salmon frittata recipe:
- Fresh green salad with a favorite dressing - such as blue cheese (which tastes amazing drizzled over the frittata).
- Steamed or roasted green beans, broccoli, or cauliflower.
- Crockpot green beans. These are simple and easy to make and will not overpower the frittata.
- If serving for breakfast, a side of fresh fruit is nice. This option is not keto-friendly but will be appreciated by the other members of your family. 🙂
Top Tips
- You can use a 10" skillet or 12" skillet to bake the frittata in, but the baking time changes slightly. For a 10" skillet, bake for about 16 to 18 minutes; for a 12" skillet, bake for about 12 - 15 minutes. It is done when a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- After adding the egg mixture, you will simmer the frittata on the stove just until the sides start pulling away from the skillet. Remember to turn down the heat to medium and keep your eye on the frittata, so it doesn't overcook or burn!
- Frittatas make GREAT leftovers for breakfast or lunch. They reheat well in the microwave, and the flavors seem to blend more the next day.
FAQs
A frittata is an egg-based dish that originated in Italy. It is very similar to a crustless quiche. Ingredients such as meats (bacon, sausage, ham, chicken), vegetables, cheese, and various herbs are added. There is an infinite number of ways to make a frittata!
Yes! Bake the frittata first, let it cool, then place slices in an airtight freezer-proof container. Freeze up to 3 months.
Yes, definitely you can make this in advance. I do it all the time. I love to make my frittata over the weekend as meal prep; then, I reheat each portion as needed during the week. This makes an amazing hot breakfast and lunch during the week.
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Low Carb Smoked Salmon Frittata
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream (or milk)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 small small onion (diced)
- 1 small small zucchini (diced)
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
- 4 ounces smoked salmon (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
- 1 cup gouda (or other favorite cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk egg, cream, salt, and pepper together in a separate bowl. Set aside.
- In a 10" ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, saute onions and zucchini until soft. Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Reduce heat to medium and add smoked salmon, herbs, and gouda to the skillet.
- Pour egg and cream mixture over the top. Continue cooking until the frittata begins to pull away from the sides of the pan, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and place in oven. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the center is set.Â
- Delicious topped with a dollop of sour cream, fresh herbs, and even some more cheese.
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Vicki
Just had first bite and yummy. I’ll make this again as just started low carb eating and this is savory and fits the plan.
seekinggoodeats
This is one of my favorite recipes! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you
Mary L Tognazzini
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seekinggoodeats
Most smoked salmon comes in 4 ounces packages but 4 ounces in weight is about 1/2 cup, but it can be even more or less in this recipe. That's the beauty of fritatta's - they're quite forgiving.
Robin
Made this for diner last night and we LOVED LOVED it!! Absolutely delicious. Thank you for the recipe.
Kori
You are quite welcome! We have our own chickens and therefore - a lot of eggs. I make frittatas almost every week and this is one of my favorites! 🙂
Theona
What sort of cheese, and how much?
seekinggoodeats
Thank you so much for catching that! 1 cup gouda, or other favorite cheese. I updated the recipe. Have a great day! 🙂