Dairy-Free Savory Fish Meatballs
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these Dairy-Free Savory Fish Meatballs, a light yet satisfying dish bursting with fresh herbs and zesty lemon flavor. Made with tender white fish fillets like cod or tilapia, these meatballs are mixed with parsley, dill, red onion, garlic, and gluten-free breadcrumbs, ensuring a wholesome, allergy-friendly option. Perfectly browned with a quick sear in olive oil and then baked to golden perfection, they’re easy to make in under 40 minutes. Serve these flavorful meatballs alongside a vibrant salad, roasted veggies, or a tangy dipping sauce for a protein-packed meal that’s ideal for dairy-free and gluten-free diets. Whether you’re meal prepping or entertaining, this recipe is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 1 small Red onion
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 100 grams Gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Chop the white fish fillets into small pieces and place in a food processor.
Add parsley, dill, red onion (peeled and quartered), and garlic cloves to the food processor.
Pulse everything together until you have a coarse mixture, but be careful not to over-process it to a paste.
Transfer the fish mixture into a large mixing bowl.
Add gluten-free breadcrumbs, lemon zest, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter. You should be able to form around 16 meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
Add fish meatballs to the pan, in batches if necessary, and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Transfer the browned meatballs to the prepared baking sheet.
Once all meatballs are browned and on the baking sheet, place them in the preheated oven.
Bake for 10 minutes or until the meatballs are fully cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve hot with your favorite sides or sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.1 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 3514 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.1 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 105.4 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 26.3 mcg | 132% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1920 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
