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A round plate with salmon meatballs arranged on it, garnished with parsley and displayed on a charcuterie board with lemons and a bowl of dill sauce.

Salmon Meatballs


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  • Author: Jenice Wallace
  • Total Time: 18-20 minutes
  • Yield: 16 Meatballs 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Tender, flavorful Salmon Meatballs seasoned with blackened spice and garlic—easy to make, nutritious, and perfect for a family dinner.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Dill Sauce:

2 tablespoons (35 grams) Mayonnaise

½ cup (125 grams) Sour Cream

1 tablespoon Lemon juice (about ½ a lemon)

2 tablespoons Dried dill (or 2-3 tablespoons fresh)

⅛ teaspoon Salt

⅛ teaspoon Pepper

For the Meatballs:

10 ounces Canned/jarred salmon 

2 large Eggs

1/2 cup (80 grams) Seasoned bread crumbs 

3 tablespoons (30 grams) Onion finely chopped

2 tablespoons (35 grams) Mayonnaise

1 tablespoon Lemon juice (about ½ a lemon)

1/2 tablespoon Garlic minced (optional depending on how flavored your bread crumbs are)

1 teaspoon Blackened seasoning

Avocado oil (or other high smoke point oil) for frying


Instructions

  1. Combine the sour cream, dill, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a small bowl.
  2. Mix until well combined, cover and refrigerate until the end.
  3. Place all the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix until fully combined. I find that using my hands helps everything blend together more thoroughly.
  4. Form the salmon mixture into 14-16 meatballs with your hands. It can be helpful to shape them into squares to make frying easier.
  5. Pour in enough oil to coat the bottom of the skillet or frying pan, then heat it on medium until it's hot.
  6. Gently place half the meatballs in the skillet and fry for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Flip to a new side and cook for 3 minutes. Continue to do so until all the sides are browned evenly.*
  7. Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel to absorb the excess oil. Serve hot topped with the dill sauce or on a bed of rice.

*All nutritional information is an estimation only. Exact nutritional value depends on exact amounts and ingredients used.

Notes

1. If you are using fresh salmon rather than jarred or canned salmon USDA recommends cooking fish to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Many people find this too dry but always be sure to cook your fish to a food safe temperature.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Cooktop
  • Cuisine: American