Clam & Herb Creamy Meatballs with Lemon & Feta

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 can Bar Harbor Foods® chopped clams, drained
• 1/2 lb ground white fish or shrimp (optional for extra texture)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 egg
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the creamy sauce:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine or clam juice
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Make the meatballs: In a bowl, mix clams, fish/shrimp (if using), breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, herbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 small meatballs.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, ~5 min. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic 1 min. Add wine/clam juice, reduce 2-3 min. Stir in cream, feta, and lemon juice. Simmer until slightly thickened.
4. Return meatballs to the skillet, coat with sauce, heat through 2-3 min.
5. Garnish with parsley and serve over creamy polenta, pasta, or with crusty bread.