Salmon Meatballs with Spaghetti Recipe

These delectable salmon meatballs are a unique twist on a classic favourite. Packed with flavour and loaded with nutritious ingredients, they make for a fantastic addition to any winter feast or potluck gathering. Recipe created by celebrity chef and Tassal Ambassador Guy Turland.

Salmon Meatballs with Spaghetti Recipe

Cooks in 40 minutes
Serves 5 people

Ingredients

Meatballs:

300g Tassal Fresh Tassie Salmon skin on, diced
1⁄2 medium onion, grated
1⁄4 cup grated carrot
1⁄4 cup grated sweet potato
1⁄4 cup grated broccoli stalks (save and store florets for future recipes and cooking)
1⁄4 cup panko breadcrumbs
Rind/zest of 1 lemon
3 tbsp freshly chopped Italian parsley
1 egg white
2 garlic cloves, minced
3⁄4 tsp salt
1⁄2 tsp ground pepper
2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
1⁄2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (more if you like spicy)
1/4 tsp fennel seeds

Tomato sauce:

50ml olive oil
1 diced onion
1 garlic glove, minced
2 tsp tomato paste
400g canned diced tomatoes

Spaghetti:

500g barilla pasta
1 tbsp salt
100g parmesan cheese, grated

Method

1. Remove skin from salmon.
2. In a food processor, process the salmon until it resembles a minced meat texture.
3. In a large bowl, mix all the salmon meatball ingredients together well until evenly combined (if the texture is a little wet add extra breadcrumbs). Roll your salmon balls a little smaller than golf balls then chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to help them set.
4. Heat olive oil in a large pot, colour off all your salmon balls then set aside on a plate for later use. In the same pot, add the onion and garlic and cook over low heat until the onion is softened. Add the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, herbs and 125ml (1/2 cup) water. Simmer for 25-30 minutes until thick. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Carefully place your salmon meatballs back into the sauce and simmer for another 20 minutes.
6. While your meatballs are simmering, boil a pot of water, season the water with a good pinch of salt then add your spaghetti and cook for 9 minutes or as per packet.
7. Strain then serve your salmon meatballs and freshly shaved parmesan cheese on top of your al dente pasta.

Tassal’s range of healthy, tasty, and versatile salmon products is available at Woolworth’s and Coles. For more information or recipe inspiration visit tassal.com.au.