Thai-Inspired Wild Alaska Pollock Meatballs with Sweet Potato Noodles and Almond Butter Sauce
Delicate Alaska pollock meatballs are a delicious combination with sweet potato noodles and a bright almond butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 34 meatballs
Ingredients
- 4 ounces (115g) shredded cabbage
- 1 large carrot (about 4 ounces; 115g)
- 4 ounces chard (115g; about 5 leaves), stems removed
- 1 pound (450g) wild Alaska pollock
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup (7g) roughly chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup (7g) sliced scallions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger, divided
- 1 teaspoon grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon (20ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 12 ounces (340g) sweet potato noodles (store-bought or spiralized)
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 597 |
| Total Fat | 40g |
| Saturated Fat | 5g |
| Calories from Fat | 360 |
| Cholesterol | 145mg |
| Protein | 29g |
| Carbohydrate | 34g |
| Fiber | 12g |
| Sodium | 1371mg |
| Calcium | 255mg |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 3510mg |
Preparation
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Step 1 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Step 2 2. Add cabbage, carrot, and chard to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely minced. Add wild Alaska pollock, flaxseed, cilantro, scallions, mint, sesame oil, fish sauce, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, garlic, lime zest, salt, and egg and pulse until finely chopped and combined.
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Step 3 3. Form mixture into approximately 34 meatballs and arrange on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through and evenly browned. Remove from oven.
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Step 4 4. Meanwhile, thoroughly clean the food processor bowl and make the almond butter sauce. Add almond butter, 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, and remaining 1 teaspoon grated ginger to the food processor bowl, along with 1/4 cup (60ml) water, and blend until smooth.
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Step 5 5. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add sweet potato noodles and sauté 4 to 6 minutes or until tender but still al dente. Remove from heat and toss with almond butter sauce. Top with wild Alaska pollock meatballs and enjoy.
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Step 6
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Step 7 Recommended beer pairing: Kona Longboard Lager
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Step 8 Recommended wine pairing: Columbia Crest H3 Cabernet Sauvignon
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 597 |
| Total Fat | 40g |
| Saturated Fat | 5g |
| Calories from Fat | 360 |
| Cholesterol | 145mg |
| Protein | 29g |
| Carbohydrate | 34g |
| Fiber | 12g |
| Sodium | 1371mg |
| Calcium | 255mg |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 3510mg |
