Mediterranean Diet Savory Fish Meatballs
Elevate your weeknight meals with these Mediterranean Diet Savory Fish Meatballs, a healthy and flavorful twist on traditional meatballs. Packed with fresh white fish fillets like cod or haddock, vibrant herbs like parsley, dill, and mint, and aromatic spices such as cumin and coriander, these baked meatballs are as light as they are delicious. Lemon zest and garlic infuse the mix with refreshing zest, while breadcrumbs and egg create the perfect texture. Simply shape them, drizzle with olive oil, and let the oven do the work. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy nights and pairs beautifully with fresh salads or roasted vegetables. Serve warm with lemon wedges for a Mediterranean-inspired meal that’s heart-healthy and bursting with flavor. Perfect for seafood lovers looking to embrace Mediterranean diet principles!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock)
- 1 medium onion
- 20 grams fresh parsley
- 10 grams fresh dill
- 10 grams fresh mint
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 large egg
- 50 grams breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 lemon wedges
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
Place the fish fillets in a food processor and pulse until finely minced.
Finely chop the onion, parsley, dill, and mint. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced fish, chopped herbs, onion, garlic, lemon zest, and egg.
Add the breadcrumbs, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper to the fish mixture.
Mix all ingredients gently with your hands or a spatula until well combined.
Shape the mixture into meatballs about the size of a golf ball, using approximately 2 tablespoons of mixture per meatball.
Arrange the fish meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil to lightly coat the tops.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Serve the fish meatballs warm with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1063 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.6 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 2422 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 108.5 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 26.3 mcg | 132% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2286 mg | 49% | |
*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.
