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Juicy Salmon Meatballs with Lemon Sauce in Just 30 Minutes

Salmon Meatballs with Lemon Sauce
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Zesty salmon meatballs in a creamy Dijon lemon sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb fresh or canned salmon, skinless and flaked
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Mix salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, spices, Dijon, and parmesan in a bowl. Roll into 1.5-inch meatballs.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Brown meatballs on all sides until golden and cooked through.
  3. Melt butter in the same skillet. Sauté garlic, then stir in cream, Dijon, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer to thicken.
  4. Return meatballs to the skillet, coat in sauce, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with rice, pasta, or bread.

Notes

  • Use fresh salmon for best texture, but canned works in a pinch.
  • Adjust lemon zest to taste for more or less tanginess.
  • For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.

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