The Lyttleton Inn

Lobster Frittata: Breakfast-Brunch

Servings: 8

Prep time:1 Hour

Ingredients:

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  1/2 cup unbleached white flour

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  1 teaspoon baking powder

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  10 Large eggs

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  1/4 lb unsalted butter, melted and cooled

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  2 cups large curd cottage cheese

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  1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

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  3/4 lb fresh lobster meat, chunks lightly sauteed in butter

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  1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns, freshly ground

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  1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives)

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  1/8 cup dry sherry

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  1 pinch paprika

Step 1:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously butter a 9" by 13" casserole.

Step 2:

Saute fresh lobster in 2 tablespoons of butter, just until opaque. Remove from heat, toss with fresh herbs and dry sherry and put to the side.

Step 3:

Sift dry ingredients. Beat 10 eggs with melted butter, then add dry ingredients and mix well. Gently stir in by hand 2 cups cottage cheese, cheddar cheese and lobster until just mixed.

Step 4:

Pour in prepared casserole dish, and garnish top with additional chopped fresh parsley. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes, or until just set.

Step 5:

Cut into squares, and serve hot with sauteed asparagus and red pepper confit.