Baked Salmon Meatballs: A Juicy Twist on a Classic Recipe
Baked Salmon Meatballs are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional meatballs, combining the rich flavor of salmon with aromatic herbs and spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the salmon, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using smoked salmon.
- These meatballs freeze well, making them great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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