Description
Delicious baked salmon meatballs served with a creamy avocado sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon (skin removed and finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Water to thin, if needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Scoop the mixture and form small meatballs, about 1-2 inches in diameter. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the creamy avocado sauce by blending avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve the baked meatballs with the avocado sauce on the side.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based alternative. You can also customize the seasoning to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg