Description
These Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional meatballs. The tender salmon meatballs are packed with flavor and pair perfectly with the creamy, tangy avocado sauce.
Ingredients
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Salmon Meatballs:
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet (chopped or ground)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
Creamy Avocado Sauce:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2–4 tablespoons water (to thin as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the salmon meatballs: In a large bowl, mix chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Shape into meatballs and place on the baking sheet. Brush with olive oil.
- Bake the meatballs: Bake for 15–18 minutes until cooked through and golden.
- Make the avocado sauce: Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust consistency with water.
- Serve: Serve the warm salmon meatballs with the avocado sauce on the side or drizzled over the top.
Notes
- These meatballs are versatile and can be served with rice, in lettuce wraps, or with roasted vegetables.
- For a dairy-free option, use a plant-based yogurt alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
