Mediterranean Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Herb Sauce
Mediterranean Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Herb Sauce
Ingredients
For the Salmon Meatballs
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon, skinless, boneless
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, large
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Creamy Herb Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 lemon juice, from 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Prepare the salmon by slicing the 1 1/2 pounds of skinless, boneless salmon into small pieces, then finely chopping them. Alternatively, you can pulse them a few times in a food processor until finely minced, but be careful not to over-process into a paste.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped salmon, 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill, the zest of 1 lemon, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Gently mix all the meatball ingredients together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatballs tough.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Using a spoon or a small scoop, form the mixture into uniform meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place the formed meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Bake the salmon meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and lightly golden. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the creamy herb sauce. In a food processor or a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of plain yogurt, the juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley, 1 clove of minced garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Blend the sauce ingredients until smooth. If using a bowl, whisk vigorously until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Once the meatballs are baked, remove them from the oven. Arrange them on a serving platter and drizzle generously with the creamy herb sauce. Garnish with a little bit of fresh chopped parsley before serving.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Mediterranean Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Herb Sauce
For the Salmon Meatballs
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon, skinless, boneless
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, large
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Creamy Herb Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 lemon juice, from 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Prepare the salmon by slicing the 1 1/2 pounds of skinless, boneless salmon into small pieces, then finely chopping them. Alternatively, you can pulse them a few times in a food processor until finely minced, but be careful not to over-process into a paste.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped salmon, 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill, the zest of 1 lemon, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Gently mix all the meatball ingredients together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatballs tough.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Using a spoon or a small scoop, form the mixture into uniform meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place the formed meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Bake the salmon meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and lightly golden. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the creamy herb sauce. In a food processor or a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of plain yogurt, the juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley, 1 clove of minced garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Blend the sauce ingredients until smooth. If using a bowl, whisk vigorously until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Once the meatballs are baked, remove them from the oven. Arrange them on a serving platter and drizzle generously with the creamy herb sauce. Garnish with a little bit of fresh chopped parsley before serving.
⏱️ 3 min