Mediterranean Diet Savory Fish Meatballs

Transform your dinner table with these Mediterranean Diet Savory Fish Meatballs—a light, nutritious, and flavorful twist on traditional meatballs. Made from finely minced white fish fillets like cod or haddock, these tender bites are infused with fresh parsley, dill, mint, and a hint of garlic for an herby, aromatic touch. Enhanced with warm cumin and coriander, plus a refreshing zest of lemon, these oven-baked fish meatballs are not only healthy but irresistibly delicious. Crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, they come together in just 40 minutes, making them a perfect weeknight meal or appetizer. Serve them warm with lemon wedges for a burst of zesty brightness and pair with a simple side salad or your favorite Mediterranean-style dipping sauce for a gourmet touch. Healthy, easy, and incredibly versatile, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your Mediterranean diet repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).

Step 2

Place the fish fillets in a food processor and pulse until finely minced.

Step 3

Finely chop the onion, parsley, dill, and mint. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced fish, chopped herbs, onion, garlic, lemon zest, and egg.

Step 5

Add the breadcrumbs, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper to the fish mixture.

Step 6

Mix all ingredients gently with your hands or a spatula until well combined.

Step 7

Shape the mixture into meatballs about the size of a golf ball, using approximately 2 tablespoons of mixture per meatball.

Step 8

Arrange the fish meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 9

Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil to lightly coat the tops.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

Step 12

Serve the fish meatballs warm with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(874.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1063.2

Total Fat 43.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 469.5mg	0%
Sodium 2421.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 11.8g
Protein 108.5g	0%

Vitamin D 1053.8IU	0%
Calcium 297.4mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 2286.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.0%

Protein: 39.8%

Carbs: 24.1%