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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Keto Low Carb Smoked Salmon Frittata Recipe

    Published: Jan 15, 2021 by seekinggoodeats · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Low Carb 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 perfect if you follow a keto or low carb diet and are looking for a quick family weeknight meal, lunch, or a healthy breakfast. 

    Portrait image of smoked salmon frittata in a cast iron skillet just out of the oven, with a slice missing.
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    • How to Serve
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    You'll Love Smoked Salmon Frittata

    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. 

    26g fat 3 g net carbs 17 g protein

    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. 🙂

    Variations

    This low carb 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, sausage all work really well. If your meat is uncooked, cook it in the skillet first. Remove meat from skillet after it's cooked, then proceed with onions and vegetables. Add the meat back in after vegetables are cooked.
    • Try different cheeses. Smoked gouda, swiss, and gruyere all taste amazing with smoked salmon. Try different combinations but make sure to 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, make sure to 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.
    • If you don't have chives, substitute green onion.

    My rule of thumb for herbs: 1 tsp dried herbs = 1 tbsp fresh herbs

    Ingredients

    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.
    • Chives
    • Parsley
    • Dill
    • Gouda: regular or smoked tasted wonderful. Swiss or Gruyere also work well.
    • Optional for topping: Sour Cream

    Equipment

    • 10" cast iron skillet (you can use another ovenproof skillet, but I prefer cast iron)

    Instructions

    Whisk Egg Mixture

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

    Whisk egg, cream, salt, and pepper together in a separate bowl. Set aside. (See image 1 below)

    Saute Vegetables

    In a 10" ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, saute onions and zucchini until soft. Add spinach and stir until wilted. (See image 2 below)

    Add Remaining Ingredients

    Reduce heat to medium and add smoked salmon, herbs, and gouda to the skillet. (See image 3 below)

    Add Egg Mixture and Cook on Stove

    Pour egg and cream mixture over the top. (See image 4 below)

    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. 

    Serve

    Delicious topped with a dollop of sour cream, fresh herbs, and even some more cheese.

    4 part image depicting how to make smoked salmon frittata. See recipe card for full details.
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    Top Tips

    1. 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.
    2. 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!
    3. 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

    What is a frittata?

    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!

    Can you freeze a frittata?

    Yes! Bake the frittata first, let it cool, then place slices in an airtight freezer-proof container. Freeze up to 3 months.

    Can I make a frittata in advance?

    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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    If you tried this recipe, let me know! I'd love for you to come back and give it a 5-star rating and/or a review in the comments! 🙂 Let's stay connected, so please share photos of your creations with me and others on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest! Don't forget to tag #seekinggoodeats

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    Low Carb Smoked Salmon Frittata

    Incredibly easy low carb and keto smoked salmon frittata. Savory smoked salmon with melted cheese and sauteed vegetables. Yum!
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    Author Kori
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Dish Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 319 kcal

    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. 
    • Delicious topped with a dollop of sour cream, fresh herbs, and even some more cheese.

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    Notes

    You can easily substitute dried herbs for fresh ones. If using dried herbs it works best to whisk them in the egg and milk mixture first.
    Cooked asparagus makes a great substitution in this recipe!
    Feel free too experiment with different meats and cheeses. Bacon or sausage is an easy swap for smoked salmon!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 17gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 295mgSodium: 822mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

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    Comments

    1. Theona says

      March 12, 2020 at 6:04 am

      What sort of cheese, and how much?

      Reply
      • seekinggoodeats says

        March 12, 2020 at 2:24 pm

        Thank you so much for catching that! 1 cup gouda, or other favorite cheese. I updated the recipe. Have a great day! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Robin says

      January 15, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      Made this for diner last night and we LOVED LOVED it!! Absolutely delicious. Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Kori says

        January 15, 2021 at 1:06 pm

        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! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Mary L Tognazzini says

      July 04, 2023 at 10:36 am

      4 0Z EQUALS ? CUPS

      Reply
      • seekinggoodeats says

        July 13, 2023 at 10:06 am

        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.

        Reply

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