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Salmon Meatballs with a Citrus Twist

Salmon Meatballs with a Citrus Twist for Gourmet Flavor

Elevate your dinner with delicious Salmon Meatballs with a Citrus Twist, a healthy option packed with flavor and omega-3 goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Fresh salmon fillet skinless
  • 1 Egg lightly beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs or almond flour for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill can substitute with basil or mint
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
For the Citrus Glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Orange zest or lemon/lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil or neutral oil
For Garnish
  • to taste Dill or cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Salmon Mixture: Place fresh salmon fillet into a food processor, pulse until coarse paste, transfer to bowl. Add lightly beaten egg, panko breadcrumbs, dill, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix gently.
  2. Shape and Bake Meatballs: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), roll salmon mixture into 1-inch balls. Line baking sheet with parchment, bake for 12-15 minutes until firm (145°F internal).
  3. Make Citrus-Honey Glaze: In skillet over medium heat, combine orange zest, lemon juice, lime zest, honey, olive oil. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  4. Finish Meatballs in Glaze: Add baked meatballs to skillet with glaze, toss gently to coat. Let sit briefly to enhance glaze adherence.
  5. Plate and Garnish: Transfer meatballs to serving platter, drizzle with remaining glaze and sprinkle with dill or cilantro for freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep the salmon mixture cool to help shape meatballs easily. Avoid over-mixing to keep texture tender. Let plated meatballs rest briefly for flavors to meld.

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