Grilled Shrimp Frittata with Red Potatoes and Fresh Herbs

Egg-based dishes aren’t just for breakfast or brunch. Frittatas are at home on the dinner table too, and when you add smoky grilled shrimp, tender red potatoes, and fresh herbs, the evening meal is a natural.

If you use small shrimp (31-40 count), you can use them whole in the frittata. If you need to buy larger ones, simply cut them in half after grilling, before adding to the skillet with the vegetables.

Cleaned Shrimp

A mixture of fresh herbs adds both floral and earthy flavors to the frittata—and makes a great accompaniment to rich eggs. (If you have access to fresh eggs from a neighbor’s backyard hens, go for those. Homegrown eggs are the best.)

Chopped Herbs

Whisked, Seasoned Eggs

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for marinating and brushing
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 5 small red potatoes (11-12 oz), diced into small chunks
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 2/3 lb medium-small shrimp, 31-40 count, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh herb mixture, such as Italian parsley, rosemary, basil, and thyme
• 3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese (or mozzarella)
• torn parsley leaves, for garnish
• hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Vegetables for the Frittata

Preparation

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Crack the eggs into a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Whisk until well blended and set aside.
3. Heat a 12-inch, nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil and the butter. Add the potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
4. Cover and cook until the potatoes are almost tender (pierce with a fork to test), about 7 minutes.

Potatoes Beginning to Cook

1. Add the shallot and bell pepper and cook until all the vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes longer.

Cooked Potatoes, Peppers, and Onions

1. When the potatoes begin to cook, toss the shrimp in a bowl with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan over high heat and brush with oil.
2. Add the shrimp in a single layer and grill until just turning pink, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a bowl (or cutting board, if you need to cut them in half).

Shrimp Beginning to Grill

Grilled Shrimp

1. Add the grilled shrimp and herbs to the skillet with the cooked vegetables. Stir to distribute the ingredients evenly.

Cooked Potatoes, Peppers, and Onions

1. Increase the heat to medium-high and pour the whisked eggs over the skillet ingredients. Tilt the skillet gently in a circular motion to allow the eggs to cover the vegetables and shrimp in an even layer. The ingredients will still be visible above the egg layer.
2. Cook until the bottom and side of the frittata are nearly set and the top is still runny but beginning to set along the edges, about 3 minutes.

Frittata with Eggs Poured

Frittata Beginning to Set

1. Scatter the cheese on top and move the skillet to the broiler. Broil until the top is set and begins to brown, about 1 minute.

Cooked Potatoes, Peppers, and Onions

Broiled Frittata

Remove and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Cut the frittata into 4 wedges and garnish with torn parsley leaves. Pass hot sauce at the table, if desired.