Description
Baked Salmon Meatballs With Avocado Sauce are a deliciously healthy twist on traditional meatballs, combining fresh salmon with vibrant herbs and spices. These tender, golden-baked meatballs are paired with a creamy avocado sauce that adds a refreshing zing to each bite. Perfect for dinner parties or a cozy family meal, this recipe is sure to impress while keeping your taste buds satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillets, diced
- 1 cup plain or panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 ripe avocados
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
- While the meatballs are baking, blend avocados, Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Serve the baked meatballs warm with avocado sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, try adding spices like dill or crushed red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 10 minutes.