Description
Tender, flavorful salmon meatballs baked to golden perfection — a healthy and delicious twist on classic meatballs, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 lb fresh salmon, skin removed
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free)
1 large egg
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
Salt and black pepper to taste
Olive oil spray
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Chop the salmon finely or pulse in a food processor until minced.
3. In a large bowl, combine salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, dill, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper.
4. Mix until evenly combined, then form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
5. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with olive oil.
6. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Serve warm with lemon wedges or a yogurt-dill dipping sauce.
Notes
These meatballs can be served over rice, pasta, or a fresh salad.
For extra moisture, add a tablespoon of finely grated onion to the mix.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: baked salmon meatballs, healthy seafood recipe, salmon bites, high protein meal, oven baked meatballs